I'd recommend switching the default engine in Ubuntu from GNUChess to HoiChess (which, unlike other distros, you already have a package for). I've been able to tune its difficulty level far lower than I managed with other engines.
I'm not really sure whether I want to change our GNUChess settings or not. I can make it easier, but this will (1) break compatibility with older versions of GNUChess, and (2) cause it to run your CPU constantly during the game. So I'm leaning towards just not touching it... see the upstream bug for details. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Debian/Ubuntu Games Team, which is subscribed to gnome-chess in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/138570 Title: Chess needs a "very easy" mode Status in GNOME Games: In Progress Status in “gnome-chess” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Bug description: Binary package hint: gnome-chess Our easiest chess mode is too difficult. I can beat it some times, but it requires a lot of difficulty. This is too hard - we need a "very easy" chess mode that a complete chess beginner, or even a 10 year old, could conceivably beat. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/gnome-games/+bug/138570/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Pkg-games-ubuntu mailing list [email protected] http://lists.alioth.debian.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/pkg-games-ubuntu
