- Publication date
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2000
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Board games
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2.1M
KenChess Basics are chess programs I wrote which each perform a specific task. The PGN Viewer is a general purpose PGN reader/writer with some additional features that will allow you to setup positions. The Email program performs the same basic functions but is specifically designed for use while playing e-mail chess and so contains features for keeping track of games played in this environment. Together these two programs form the start of a suite of tools that chess players can use. The advantage of KenChess Basics is that the user may choose which modules or components he wishes to use.
The PGN viewer will create, delete, and modify chess games in PGN format. The file format is native PGN for both importing and saving. One additional feature is the ability to save a game in FEN (Forsyth/Edwards Notation), which allows you to setup a position and begin playing from there. These games can then be saved and when opened, KenChess will recognize they begin with a setup position and will reset the board to that position and play begins from there. Move lists can be saved along with the setup position and all information is retained. Annotation may be added to any move and saved along with the game file.
The Email program will create, delete, and modify chess games that are played by e-mail. The biggest feature provided for this is the ability to save all time and date related data along with the game file. From this data, KenChess Email will build a ‘Report’ of a move transmission message, game result report, request for arbitration or log file for your game. There are various setup options as to how your game will behave when you open it such as which side of the chess board to view the game from, to go to the end of the game every time it is opened, date format to use, etc. Email will track and calculate your time automatically based on the dates for sent, received and replied or you can enter it all manually. Email will even do time additions and knows if time should carry over or not into your next series of moves.
The quality of the files you import have a bearing on how well KenChess behaves. KenChess follows the PGN standard for reading and writing chess games. I do not expect that every user be an expert at algebraic notation and the PGN standard, but some degree of knowledge in these areas is a must for serious chess players. KenChess can handle a certain amount of non-standard issues, but cannot resolve all of them. The cleaner the file you import, the better the results on how they are displayed and viewed.
I will be the first to admit that these programs are not perfect and no program will ever meet the needs of all users. I have tried to provide the most desired features that the majority of users want, and have left out those features that may be cool, but would only be used by a few users.
These programs are freeware so they are fully functional and will remain so for as long as you use them. I hope that users can benefit from them and if they do like them, let me know about it and tell some chess friends too.
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2018-10-27 20:36:50
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kcview1
- License
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freeware
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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2000
Another thing that really makes KenChess Basics v1.2.0 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to KenChess Basics v1.2.0. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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