Besides the gray-scale support, can anyone tell me what is the main difference between TI-Chess V2.01 and TI-Chess V3.0? Is the new version as stable as the previous version? TI-Chess 2.01 runs well in my TI-89 though. Hey, that is my favorite game! AI is the best one, but kind slow in higher level.

SD

new piece sets, boss key, drop down options, no shells or os's needed.

In 3.00 the complete Userinterface gots restructured. The engine (AI) itself was not touched. Its as stable as 2.01.
The next release will focus again on the engine and will bring the missing "opening books" feature, which will makes the playstyle of the program configurable in the beginning of a game.

The "gray-scale support" wasn't a difference between 2.01 and 3.0. 2.01 had greyscale as well.

I'm pretty sure it's stable, because (1) there aren't many, if any, changes in the engine, and (2) it works fine on my calculator.

OK, thanks guys. I ran TI-Chess V3.0 just few hours ago and it is a nice program!!!

One question: is it any good at chess?

at the higher levers, it is good

Higher levels? I can barely beat it on level 1. That is just because I suck; I can still beat people less experienced at chess than me!

Heh, don't feel bad... the AI on Level 1 beats me all the time too :/

Well, that's what the training puzzles are for!

- Jeff

Speaking of the training puzzles, when it says "mate in 2 plies, 4 plies, etc." is that supposed to mean that you can get checkmate in 2 turns, 4 turns, etc.?

Maybe it is just that poor english sneaking in there again, eh?

"Plies" is the correct term for "turns" in the chess world, isn't it?

Or "moves" - I've heard "moves" used much more often.

--BlueCalx

I think this depends on what "language" you are refering. Indeed I should keep out my technical referencing. I have read too much chess programming literature. So I'm a little bit miss-educated on this topic ;-)

This is said in the same tone of voice as the narrator on Comedy Central commercials:

"Best program for any calculator... ever."

TIChess people, although I know you get a lot of this kinda stuff, I just wanted you to know that your hard work is appreciated by one more person :)

- Jeff

Thanx ;-)

i got TI-chess and i ran the program and it worked, but when i ran it for the second time the whole thing frozed. Could anyone tell me what's wrong.
I am using AMS 2.05

I don't know what's wrong but i know what to do about the problem. You have to archive the TI-chess files and all other ASM games and programs on your calculator. Now you should be able to run the game everytime you want.

Very true, works for me as well!

Thanks, i think i know what's wrong. I downloaded connect45 from Ti-chess team, and i put it on and i also put the 2.03 from the connect45 as well. That's why i couldn't run ticstart. I had to reinstall AMS 2.05 all over.
THANKS!!!

AI is good, couldn't beat it, hehehehehe!!!
GOOD JOB Ti-Chess team