Chess recommendations for XP
Can anyone recommend a place to get a chess game for Windows XP?
There are a few out there, would prefer one that you have used and free if possible.
cheers.
There are a few out there, would prefer one that you have used and free if possible.
cheers.
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Crafty, Fruit and Gnu Chess are all good; way better than I am at any rate.
I enjoyed the Chessgame in Vista ... wonder if they've made that for the XP yet.
If you're interested in online chess, then www.redhotpawn.com is a great site. It was recommended to me by someone here a couple of years ago. Haven't logged on in ages though but I think I still have a few active games. :D
http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?gameid=2721
It's old, and is for DOS, but it works fine in XP if you set the compatability* mode to Windows 95.
There might well be far better available now, but this game is very good, and has everything you need in a Chess game.
* Create a shortcut to the .exe of the game, and right click over the shortcut, and select Compatability > Windows 95. And maybe select 256 Colours and 640x480 mode too, I can't remember, but you're probably better off ticking "Disable visual themes" and "Turn off text services" too. Then just click the shortcut to run the game.
Edit: Just saw that the download link is broken (temporarily, according to the site) - if you want the game, pm me with your e-mail address.
Don't know if it plays well but it looks pretty.
Bytes:Chuntey - Spectrum tech blog.