Moving:
e.g. e2 - e4
You may need to submit your password to make
a move |
Special
moves: |
Castle:
Move king two squares to left or right, providing neither
King or the Rook being used for Castling has previously
moved, or be in 'check' nor
can your King move through 'check' in the process of Castling. |
En
Passant:
A move allowing a capture of a pawn diagonally, behind
it. This is only allowed when an opponent's pawn has moved
from its original starting position, forward two squares
ahead, to avoid capture. If capturing en passant,
then it must be done on the very next move or the opportunity
is gone. |
Promotion:
Move pawn normally, to 8th rank. You will be prompted
for the piece type. |
Resign:
"Jump" your King onto opponent's King...prompts for confirmation |
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Display:
You don't need to submit a password to change
the display |
Hide
options: |
Labels:
Hides coordinates at edge of board |
Captives:
Hides any captured pieces |
Moves:
Hides written move list |
Other
options: |
Flip
board:
Inverts to Black's point of view |
Square
size:
In pixels (usually 50) |
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Javascript:
Enable/Disable Javascript option is available
at the bottom of all screens |
Javascript: |
Enabled:
Control panel floats in a separate small window |
Disabled:
Board and control panel all on the same page. If your
browser can't cope with Javascript, choose this option. |
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Passwords:
If you have set a password, you must use it to
move |
Setting
password: |
The
first time you make a move accompanied by a password,
that word will be used if none was already set. |
Remember
it! |
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Other
information:
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Problems: |
Contact
the webmaster
of the site which contains your board if you have any
problems |
Stalemate
and checkmate conditions are not automatically detected |
For
technical issues with the BeholderBoard please
read the FAQ and the readme which accompanies the
script |
BeholderBoard
v1.5 is freeware |
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