I was wondering if there were any programs created for chess that would colour the squares of the chess board in accordance to whether or not the square is being attacked/defended. Basically, a visual representation of threats on every square.
Frex. if you're white in a new game that has not yet had moves the f2 square would be blue (defended) but light blue because it only defended by one piece. The h3 square would be a darker blue, being defended twice etc. etc. for all squares.
On the adverse side the f7 square would be light red and the h7 square would be darker red.
To extend this even further, does anyone other than me feel wthis would actually be beneficial to their chess game?
Cheers!
I know that the Chessmaster series has this option available (I think it uses pink for threatened and green for safe) as well as extra options to show other areas of interest, but I can't comment on it's usefulness I'm afraid. When I play it I usually set up a board and copy the moves back and forth.
Originally posted by tamuziThe Fritz 10 and 11 GUI is capable of this as are ChessMaster 10 and 11. If you do go with ChessBase, I recommend HIARCS 12.
I was wondering if there were any programs created for chess that would colour the squares of the chess board in accordance to whether or not the square is being attacked/defended. Basically, a visual representation of threats on every square.
Frex. if you're white in a new game that has not yet had moves the f2 square would be blue (defended) but light bl ...[text shortened]... es anyone other than me feel wthis would actually be beneficial to their chess game?
Cheers!
Originally posted by adjeChessBase has a similar feature that shows threats with arrows.
I don't know if it is your intention, but I think you cannot use such a program to setup an in progress game. Since the program colours some squares for you, it does some thinking for you which is not allowed.
BTW: I turn it off when storing my analysis of games in progress for exactly the reason given by adje. Also I find it mildly annoying anyway.
Would it help your chess? In the very beginning maybe. After a little while though I think it would restrict your chess - stop you seeing things for yourself.
Originally posted by tamuziWell, all serious programs have this feature. Try fritz 10 or 11 or chessmaster 10 or 11 (akka grandmaster edition).
I was wondering if there were any programs created for chess that would colour the squares of the chess board in accordance to whether or not the square is being attacked/defended. Basically, a visual representation of threats on every square.
Frex. if you're white in a new game that has not yet had moves the f2 square would be blue (defended) but light bl ...[text shortened]... es anyone other than me feel wthis would actually be beneficial to their chess game?
Cheers!
EDIT: eh, you already got the same reply.
Originally posted by JonathanB of LondonI agree. But for beginner it is interesting to see the imaginitive lines and restrictions that every piece creates so later you can "see" the aura of that pieces on the board even when nothing is marked.
ChessBase has a similar feature that shows threats with arrows.
BTW: I turn it off when storing my analysis of games in progress for exactly the reason given by adje. Also I find it mildly annoying anyway.
Would it help your chess? In the very beginning maybe. After a little while though I think it would restrict your chess - stop you seeing things for yourself.
Originally posted by ivan2908try studying the bishop and knight against lone king mate using that square and threat thing. It's so beautiful.
I agree. But for beginner it is interesting to see the imaginitive lines and restrictions that every piece creates so later you can "see" the aura of that pieces on the board even when nothing is marked.