Chess software included with the Macbook.

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Chess software included with the Macbook.

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but....
I'm having a few problems with the chess game. The game does not appear to included any instructions at all. Also when playing the computer it often performs the "castle to king side" switch around move. Try as I may however I cannot do the same. Are there any hot keys that enable this move?
I realise this may seem trivial to some, but I really would appreciate some answers.

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 12, 2008 4:11 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 13, 2008 4:24 AM in response to Community User

While chess is the front window click on help and then chess help. Click on more at the bottom of the chess help window. The answer to your castle question is.

To castle:

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If you’re moving the pieces by hand, move your king two spaces to the right or left. The rook is moved automatically.

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If you’re using spoken commands, say “castle kingside” to castle with the rook on the right of the king. Say “castle queenside” to castle with the rook on the left of the king.

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Answer 2

Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM in response to Retired Engineer

To Retired Engineer from Pennsylvania.

Much appreciated for your help.
I think the matter regarding the instructions was a case of me not seeing the trees for the woods. Doh!... as somebody once said.
I tried the move as you instructed and it now works.
All in all a success.

Regards

Mr. Evans

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Answer 3

Apr 13, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Community User

Posted a thank you to Retired Engineer in my reply.

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