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"Depends on the meaning of "good". ; )

Good in being "adjustable" to the specific user or good in the complexity and sophistication of the programming? Pawn's a good starter engine.

Pawn"


Just what I was looking for! Now that I have found how to lower the skill level, it is a lot of fun. Thanks. By "good" I meant stable and not a resource hog. Now I need to figure out how to (I think they call it) castle. I see the opposing side switch the king and castle around, but I can't seem to be able to do it.

Maybe Fritz has that option. I'm gonna keep an eye out for it.

[Caipirabob]

The pieces between the King and the rook must be clear, having moved them to alternate positions, and the king must not be in "check" when you attempt it.

[NonLinear]

Now I need to figure out how to (I think they call it) castle. I see the opposing side switch the king and castle around, but I can't seem to be able to do it.

Generally if you meet the prerequisites for castling, then a program will allow you to castle by moving the King 2 spaces towards the rook you want to castle with. Fritz, Chessmaster, Junior, Chesster...

If you download Chessbase Light from here it will come with the Fritz engine built in. I recommend it highly, especially since it is FREE.