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and the game timer continues to count up, indicat-
ing that a king is in check.
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When the computer detects the conditions for a
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draw game,
appears.
a three-time repetition of position, if no pawn has
been moved, or no pieces have been captured for
50 moves.
You can ignore the draw indicator and continue the
game. If a stalemate is reached,
appears and the game is over.
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appears during a game when one of your pieces is
threatened with capture.
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When you play against the computer, you can
select a level that matches your skill level. There
are six types of levels (each described under
"Choosing a Level"). Each type of level is rated
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> > > >
(easy),
(average), or
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Each level allows your computer to think for
different periods of time (tournament players call
these periods "time controls"). The longer your
computer thinks, the better moves it makes.
Generally the beginner levels are for beginners
while the remaining levels are for more
accomplished players. If you are a beginner, start
out with the beginner levels. The computer
purposely makes mistakes on these levels so you
can beat the computer and learn while you play.
The beginner levels also restrict the computer's
search depth, resulting in weaker play.
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appears if there is
Ij7B;
Ij7B;
Ij7B;
Ij7B;
(stalemate)
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(hard).
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Capture
You must set the game to
the coach level (see "Using
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Coach" on Page 22) for
to
appear when one of your
pieces is threatened.
Chess Play Levels
You can only change the
level while it is your turn to
play.
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