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Open Chess v2.0.1

Size: 328 KB
Date: September 11, 2005 (Updated)
Type: Freeware
Requirements:
  • Palm Vx
  • Palm OS v3.5
Download:
  • OpenChess2.0.1.zip

Author: Son Altesse
Home: http://www.geocities.com/.....
Email: sonaltesse@fr.fm



Description:
OpenChess is a GNU/GPL chess program for the PalmOS Platform, for color handhelds (3.5 and higher).

Basically, OpenChess is a simple retailoring of the old but famous GNU Chess2 program, from the Free Software Fundation, which was originately designed for DOS/Unix platforms, in alphanumeric mode.

OpenChess gives you the same features as GNU Chess 2, but with with a complete presentation in colors !

This first version of OpenChess is fully based on GNU Chess2... Gets already a smart engine, a 240 openings library, and the port effort onto PalmOS was minimized, as this original version was designed for console interface, or DOS window.

Most porting effort has been placed on the GUI interface, while the engine code has been left almost unchanged !

Currently, it is available in colors (love that !), and Hires; grayscale or B&W; versions can be very easily issued after.







Reviews:

***** [Apr 22, 2007] by Fabio
Strenght enough for an average player, good graphic, excellent freeware software. Works perfectly on my Palm Z22.

***** [Dec 29, 2006] by Sherif Zaidan
Excellent game, slick and fast, installation , piece of cake, thanks a lot guys and keep up the hard work

***** [Dec 29, 2006] by Dave in Alaska
Superb, tiny chess engine. I noticed a comment that it shows "false mates". I have not experienced this. When a forced mate is imminent, it gives the win to the victorious side before the actual mating move is made.

***** [Aug 31, 2006] by FM
Incredible game, difficult AI, works fine on my Palm IIIxe!!! Keep it up!!

***** [Mar 20, 2006] by Tom
Great game!

***** [Feb 10, 2006] by Sam
Excellent freeware chess game! Makes for a very worthy opponent. Instantaneous moves, no waiting. Better than other programs I've actually bought in the past. Stable on my Tungsten. I highly recommend.

***** [Jan 18, 2006] by Tyler
fantastic, simply marvelous. I can find no problem, other then I cant seem to beat the engine. Graphics are amazing. Extras are wonderful. GREAT JOB!

***** [Sep 17, 2005] by Rafael Mondragon G
Excelente programa, funciona a la perfección en mi palm Zire 72.Felicidades al autor! y mil gracias

*** [Dec 20, 2003] by Frank
Good game. The graphics are awsome, but the chess engine is predictable. I haven't encountered any bugs yet. Overall, it is a fairly good game. I assume that the guys at open source will keep working on it until it is a escellent piece of palmware. Thanks to all the people who work on it.

**** [Dec 9, 2003] by El Gee
Nice, but I had problems with it crashing every now and then. I think it was because of the Lingo language app I run. Other than that, it was a good app.

*** [Nov 26, 2003] by Peter
I've noticed it gives false checkmates (against the computer player) which is frustrating.

***** [Nov 15, 2003] by jh
Really good to find a full featured free chess program. I've been a big fan of gnuchess for years. I'm used to seeing the board oriented with a white square in the lower right hand corner, so I'm a little thrown off. Great work!

***** [May 29, 2003] by Tim
Fantastic chess program, particularly considering the price tag! Brings to mind the words of Emo Phillips: "A little computer beat me at chess... It was no match for me at kickboxing though!" 73k of memory well spent.

*** [Nov 3, 2002] by Blancosi
Nice! But there are a few things that must be repaired:
1. If pawn captures en-pasant and then undo, the captured pawn dissapears!
2. Doesn't realize draws sometimes! (this is serious). For instance, check {W: Ka1, B: Kc3, Qc2}. I got this in a game, and it claimed "Black mates", since none of the possible moves for white was legal.

**** [Oct 31, 2002] by Derek P.
Looks very good, very slick and easy to use. A black and white or greyscale version (that is easy on the eyes) would be very nice, then I could actually play some games on my B/W Visor Pro.

***** [Oct 9, 2002] by Henry
Really great - but: a b/w frontend should soon be implemented as on a b/w display its very difficult.

* [Sep 28, 2002] by John
I have installed Openchess on my palm M515, but when I try run the game, I get an AlertError..Cannot enter Sony HIRes mode....Leavin!

***** [Sep 27, 2002] by MemoryBoy
Ok... Openchess Beta2 is a great program. You must use it if you like chess !! A freeware from heaven !!

**** [Sep 27, 2002] by Roy E
Its strength is moderate and some features aren't implemented yet (saving games...), but it looks nice and IT'S FREE! Plus, hi-res pieces on Sony Clie. Good job -- looking forward to upcoming releases!

***** [Sep 17, 2002] by Arthur
Amazing freeware program ! Strong enougth to give you a true opponent. Already a 1850-2000 rating. GUI may propose a more professionnal layout. Definitely a must have !!


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