Review of Javachess (v1.0) |
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Javachess is a simple but nice chess game
written in Java and therefore suitable for the Zaurus.
It is easy to use and plays nice. Although the
graphics is simple (no special themes and figures
available)
the figures are very easily recognized and playing
is smooth.
However, the game has a few drawbacks which prevent
a higher rating. First, of all it lacks some
features (e.g. promotion of pawns is only possible
to a Queen) and second it has some bugs, as e.g.
it does not recognize check-mate and one has to
kill the King to end the game. This is especially
annoying if you do not move your King out of a
Check and the game ends by the opponent killing
your King...
Furthermore, the computer player seems to be quite
weak and needs to think long for
better moves compared to other chess engines.
Despite, the weaknesses the game is nice for a
quick chess game in between. I find myself often
coming back to it for a game or, too. And having
a weak computer opponent can also have advantages
concerning your motivation...
So certainly, this game is not for professional
players but a good start for beginners or occasional
players before you move on to a stronger program
(as e.g. Knights).
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Good handling
Weak/slow chess engine
