PyChess

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PyChess
Software Details:
Version: 0.10.1
Upload Date: 15 Apr 15
Distribution Type: Freeware
Downloads: 145

Rating: 3.3/5 (Total Votes: 3)

PyChess is a chess game written using pygtk.

Should be able to do most things xboard does, but in a nicer gtk/svg enviroment.

What is new in this release:

  • Issues fixed from beta2:
  • #118, support blindfold chess variants
  • #496, load positions from FEN
  • #376, freeze upon clicking 'Show Chat' button

What is new in version 0.10.1 Beta 2:

  • A couple of issues was fixed from beta1 release.

What is new in version 0.10:

  • Support was added for chess variants.
  • PyChess now allows you to play Fischer Random, Losers, or simply playing odds chess as an additional way of giving a player a handicap.
  • On-line play has been enhanced with chat support.
  • The FICS support has been improved with built-in Timeseal support.
  • This helps to terminate lag, and is especially helpful in very fast games, like bullet chess.
  • If you prefer to play off-line, PyChess now lets you choose from eight different play-strengths.

What is new in version 0.10 RC1:

  • Lots of bugs fixed and the new seek dialog is more polished now.

What is new in version 0.10 Alpha 2:

  • This is mostly a bug fixing release, but it also contains a few new features, such as a 'Play Rematch' button, which appears after games are finished.
  • A special thanks to all the new people who have helped test the release.

What is new in version 0.10 Alpha:

  • With support for chess variants, PyChess now allows you to play Fischer Random with your majors shuffled, to play Losers chess with being mated as your goal, or simply playing odds chess as an additional way of giving a player a handicap.
  • On-line play has been enhanced with chat support. Besides chatting with your opponent, the FICS community has several channels, in which you can discuss chess and varies of other topics.
  • The FICS support has also been improved with built-in Timeseal support. This helps to terminate lag, and is especially helpful in very fast games, like bullet chess.
  • If you prefer to play off-line, PyChess now lets you choose from eight different play-strengths. The built in PyChess engine has as well been extended 'in both extremes' now making many more human like mistakes in the easy mode, and playing at more than double strength in the hard mode.
  • UI-wise, PyChess takes use of a new pure-python docking widget, which lets you rearrange the sidepanels by wish.

Requirements:

  • gtk+
  • PyGTK
  • gnome-python
  • Python

Screenshots

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