The DOS version will run in DosBox or on actual hardware, and has EGA graphics (unless you run the 'terminal' version). The Linux version is console only and very bare-bones, although it can look a lot deeper if run on a modern machine! I do intend to make it compatible with the UCI protocol at some point.
Moves are issued in long algebraic form - i.e. 'e2e4'. Other commands are:
| Command |
Effect |
| quit |
Quits the game |
| restart |
Restarts the game |
| undo |
Reverts the previous move (computer or human) |
| play |
Forces the computer to play a move. Therefore, if you want to play as black, type 'play' on white's first move. Keep typing 'play' to watch the computer play itself. |
| set |
Toggles between the two piece tilesets |
| eval |
Displays the board evaluation for white and black |
With the alternative pieces
With the default pieces