Resolving Checkmate Problems; Changing Colours - LEXIBOOK ChessMan Elite Mode D'emploi

The computer also has four different playing styles:
• In NORMAL style, the computer has no specific preference for either the defensive or the attacking mode.
• In AGGRESSIVE style, the computer plays an offensive game and tries to prevent the exchange of chess-men as much as
possible.
• In DEFENSIVE style, the computer makes a point of constructing a solid defence. It moves its pawns extensively and tries
to exchange chess-men as often as possible.
• In HIGH-RISK style, the computer moves its pawns extensively and sometimes chooses to play an unexpected move rather
than always try to make the best possible move.
When you switch on the computer for the first time, the game starts automatically at level 6 and in the NORMAL playing style.
Afterwards it maintains the level and playing style you were in when you switched off the computer or when you pressed the
NEW GAME button.To change the game level and style, follow these instructions:
1. Press the LEVEL button to enter the level selection mode. The computer will illuminate the lights corresponding to the
current level (for example, square A6 corresponds to level 6, normal game style).
2. Refer to the table above to find the corresponding square for the desired game level and style. Press the square you need.
3. Press the LEVEL button again to leave the level selection mode. Then you can start playing and make your first move, or
press on MOVE to let the computer make the first move.
If you want to check which level and style are selected without changing anything, follow this procedure:
1. Press the LEVEL button. The computer will indicate the current level by illuminating the lights corresponding to the level.
2. Press the LEVEL button once again to return to the game.
You can modify or check the game level at any time during the game when it is your move.
XIII. RESOLVING CHECKMATE PROBLEMS
Level 15 is the CHECKMATE level and this allows you to solve checkmate problems up to checkmate in 5 moves. To resolve
checkmate problems:
1. Install the chess-men on the chessboard and record their positions (see paragraph XXI).
2. Select level 15 and press the LEVEL button, then squares B7, D7, F7 or H7, then press the LEVEL button once again.
3. Press the MOVE button. The computer commences its analysis.
The computer will think until it finds a checkmate situation and then play its first move towards checkmate. You may then
respond and the computer will in turn find the next move towards checkmate. If the position does not allow checkmate, the
computer will analyse the situation indefinitely. The approximate delay times for resolving checkmate problems are:
Mate in 1 move 1 second
Mate in 2 moves 1 minute
Mate in 3 moves 1 hour
Mate in 4 moves 1 day
Mate in 5 moves 1 month
XIV. MULTI MOVE LEVEL
Level 0 is a MULTI MOVE level. In this level, the computer does not play. You can play with two players. You can use this
function to play a specific opening or to re-play a game. You can also use the computer chessboard as a normal chessboard
and play against another person. In this case the computer plays the role of referee and verifies that the moves are allowed.
To select MULTI MOVE level:
1. Select level 0 by pressing the LEVEL button, then squares B8, D8, F8 or H8, and then press the LEVEL button once again.
2. Play as many moves as you want for the two players.
3. When you've finished, leave the MULTI MOVE level by pressing the LEVEL button once again and selecting another level.
XV. CHANGING COLOURS
If you press the MOVE button, the computer will play your move. On the other hand, if you want to change colours with the
computer, press MOVE. The computer will play its move and then it waits until your have made your move.
If you press the MOVE button once again, the computer will play another move; this lets you have the computer play on its
own against itself.
If you want to play the entire game with White at the top of the board:
1. Press the NEW GAME button and place the white chess-men at the top of the chessboard and the black chess-men at the
bottom of the board. Make sure the white Queen is on a white square and the black Queen is on a black square.
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