Announcing Chu Shogi Version 2.10

This is to announce the release of version 2.10 of my program to play Chu Shogi. It can be downloaded from http://www.colina.demon.co.uk/chu.html.

The program boasts the following features:

• Runs on all modern operating systems
• Implements all the rules of the game
• Implements the standard handicapping system
• Understands Forsyth notation
• Full help system, acts as a perfect teacher to newcomers to the game
• Scalable graphics
• Two computer players, one that plays slowly at around 15 Kyu strength, and a faster one (which is only available for selected Operating Systems), which can play at about 13-8 Kyu strength (depending on the time settings).
• Choice of International or Japanese pieces.
• Can solve any mating problem, given sufficient time.
• You can play games over the Internet.

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