[Retros] using a=>b in Popeye

Joost de Heer joost at sanguis.xs4all.nl
Mon Nov 19 12:47:27 EST 2007



> Currently, Popeye's output doesn't mention which side is to move. I

> consider this a nuisance if the problem doesn't have a solution (e.g.

> because Popeye lets Black move first while the user intends to let White

> move first); do you agree.

>

> The current development head (source downloadable from

> http://sourceforge.net/projects/popeye-chess/) produces this:

>

[diagram]

> a=>b2(White) 15 + 16

>

> Initial:

>

[diagram]

> a=>b2(White) 16 + 16

>

> which gives the information but doesn't look very nice. Suggestions for

> improvement are welcome.


Perhaps the text between the diagrams can be used to give this
information: 'Initial ([white|black] to move)'

Joost



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