Learning; Terminating Search; Speed Chess - LEXIBOOK Chessman FX Instruction Manual

the move the computer expects, it will often be able to respond immediately.
To see which move the computer is currently analysing:
1. Press while the computer is thinking.
2. The computer will show the FROM square and its move.
3. The hint is now complete, and the computer continues analysing.
You now know the move the computer is probably going to make which allows you to consider your
response already.
This computer offers a learning mode that helps you to improve your game showing you when you
make a good move. According to the computer, a good move improves your position or is the best
move you can do if it is impossible improve your position.
To enter the LEARNING mode, press
LEARNING mode is on.
To exit the LEARNING mode, press
press , so don't forget to press
your new game.
When the learning feature is turned on, and you make a move that the computer considers a good
move; the computer will indicate it with a sound, an animation and by turning on the GOOD MOVE
light before it makes its move. If you think you made a good move, but the GOOD MOVE light
does not come on, it means that the computer thinks there was at least one move, which was even
better than the one you made. If you want to know what it was, you can press
back your move, and then press
make the move that the computer suggests, or make your original move again, or do something
completely different. But you have to press
square of its reply and before you press any other keys or squares, otherwise the HINT feature will
not work after you take back your move.
LEARNING mode used in conjunction with the HINT function allows you to improve your game:
LEARNING mode tells you if your move is not very good, and the HINT function offers you a better
solution. But don't forget: you should always try and find the best move possible!
If you press while the computer is thinking, it will immediately interrupt its analysis and
make the move it considers to be best at this stage of its thinking (in other words, the move that
would be indicated were you would press
In Speed Chess you have only a limited amount of time to finish your move.
To select Speed Chess press
Chess level is indicated by a flashing LED A1-H1 accordingly. Press the according square to select
the time you will be allowed for each move.
A1 B1
300 sec. 200 sec.
Press again to start or continue playing. The timing function will be activated after your
first move. The computer is not restricted by the timer function and will analyse in its normal time.
When Speed Chess is selected you will hear a specific sound 3 seconds before your time is up
to remind you to finish your move. If you cannot press the TO square right in time you loose the
match. However, if you wish you can continue playing the current game.
Speed Chess can be switched off by pressing
switch off. Speed Chess can be switched on or off and the time can be changed at anytime during
game while it is your turn to move.
XVII. LEARNING
once. The GOOD MOVE light turns on to indicate
again. The LEARNING mode turns off when you
. Then you can decide for yourself whether you want to
XVIII. TERMINATING SEARCH
XIX. SPEED CHESS
once. The Speed Chess LED will light up. The Speed
C1 D1
120 sec. 60 sec.
20
if you want your moves to be evaluated during
while the computer is showing the FROM
.
E1 F1
40 sec. 20 sec. 10 sec.
once again. The Speed Chess LED will
to take
G1 H1
5 sec.