Tactical Level; Teach Modes - Saitek AVALON Kasparov Quick Start Manual

3.9 Tactical Level

Tactical levels are found in the last file of squares, 'H' file. These levels also limit how
many individual moves ahead the computer looks, but in this case the computer does not
evaluate strategic advantages, and looks only for material gain such as checkmate or draws.
Again, the number of individual moves ahead that the computer reviews is equivalent to the
chessboard square – H1 is one individual move ahead; H8 is 8 moves ahead.
The display alternates every second between the level you have selected, and how many
individual moves (ply) ahead the computer searches, in similar fashion to the Fixed Depth
levels.
• The selected square
• The number of individual
moves ahead

3.10 Teach Modes

Your chess computer contains eleven built-in Extended Teach modes. This feature allows
you to learn basic moves and master the tactics of the pieces, one at a time. For each
individual Teach mode the only pieces on the board will be Kings and Pawns, or Kings and
Pawns and one or two selected piece types. This allows beginners to concentrate on one or
two pieces at a time, without losing focus and being distracted by other pieces on the board.
More developed players can use this feature to practice playing with selected combinations of
pieces.
Note the following, in relation to the Levels and Teach modes:
• If NEW GAME is pressed during any game, the computer will quit the Teach mode and
switch back to the standard (32 pieces), with the current level still in effect.
• If you press LEVEL and you then decide not to change the current playing level or Teach
mode, simply press LEVEL again, and the current status will remain as it is.
• You may select a new level at any time during your turn. However, the clock will be
reset.
• If you press more than 2 Piece Symbol keys during a Teach mode selection, only the last
2 symbol selections will be valid when you exit Level Mode.
• If you accidentally press any piece symbol key in Level mode, you will lose the current
game after exiting Level mode. To continue with the current game, press the square
corresponding to the current level of play, before exiting Level mode. However, the clock
will have been reset.
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