K-Chess for Windows 2.0

           Copyright (c) 1993-95 by Rob McDonell, ARK ANGLES
                          All Rights Reserved


SUMMARY

  Product:        K-Chess for Windows
  Version:        2.0
  Description:    Windows Chess program
  Required:       AT or higher with 2MB memory and Windows 3.x
  Registration:   Australia A$20 incl shipping
                  International A$24, US$20, �12.50, Dm33, �2000 incl shipping
  Archive:        KCHESW20.xxx

  Author:         Rob McDonell
  Distributor:    ARK ANGLES
                  P O Box 190
                  Hazelbrook  NSW  2779
                  AUSTRALIA
  Phone:          (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
  Fax:            (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638
  Internet:       100237.141@compuserve.com
  CompuServe:     100237,141


ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

  K-Chess for Windows is an instructional Chess program which allows play
  between two players, a player and the computer, or the computer against
  itself.  It has full keyboard and mouse control, context-sensitive help,
  several types of hints, and on-screen calculation of the best moves.
  Games can be saved to disk.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

  ONE LINER:

    Educational chess program for Windows

  SHORT DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess for Windows is an educational Chess program which shows its own
    calculations as it works.  It has various types of hints and help, several
    modes of play, move undo and redo, and fully keyboard or mouse controlled.

  MEDIUM DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess for Windows is a Chess program which allows play between two
    players, a player and the computer, or the computer against itself.  It
    has full keyboard and mouse control, several types of hints and help, and
    on-screen calculation of the best moves.  Games can be printed and saved.

    K-Chess shows where a piece can move, and what pieces threaten a square.
    Best lines of attack are displayed for both players several moves ahead.
    And any move can be taken back or replayed back to the start of the game.

  LONG DESCRIPTION:

    K-Chess for Windows is a flexible Chess program which actually lets you
    see what it is doing, and so helps you to learn to play better.  The
    computer will help you in several ways, such as showing where a piece
    can move, and what pieces are threatening a particular square.  Best
    lines of attack are displayed for both players for several moves ahead.
    Multi level undo and redo is also available so that moves may be reviewed
    and/or replayed at any time.

    The game can be between two players, one player and the computer, or the
    computer against itself.  Play black or white.  There is full keyboard
    and mouse control, and extensive help.  Games may be printed, and saved
    to disk for later use.

    The game is customisable, allowing various restrictions on playing time
    and different hinting levels.

  KEY WORDS:

    Shareware, Games, Chess, Menus, Windows, Mouse, Strategy, Board.


PRODUCT FEATURES

   1. K-Chess for Windows allows play between two players, one player and the
      computer, or the computer against itself.

   2. Moves may be made in normal drag-and-drop fashion with a mouse, or may
      be entered from the keyboard.

   3. The game has additional education value as the computer displays its
      own workings, and offers several different kinds of asssistance.

   4. The computer opponent's time may be limited per move or per game.

   5. Games may be saved and reloaded at any time.

   6. This version provides an upgrade path for users of K-Chess for DOS.


DISTRIBUTION POLICY

  Shareware Vendors have permission to copy and redistribute this program on
  the following conditions:

   1. The product is distributed in its entirety without modification directly
      from the Shareware Installation Disk.  Loader programs and documentation
      files may be added, and the product may be bundled with catalogues or
      other Shareware.

   2. The product is identified as Shareware in all catalogues and labelling,
      and recipients informed that the program requires further payment to
      ARK ANGLES for use beyond the 60 day evaluation period;

   3. Only a reasonable copying and distribution fee of not more than A$10 or
      US$7 is charged.

   4. ARK ANGLES has not requested in writing that the Vendor cease further
      distribution.

  Vendors who inform ARK ANGLES that they wish to distribute this product will
  be sent updates and other new programs periodically.

  An arrangement is available for reputable Shareware vendors who would like
  to accept registrations for ARK ANGLES products for a commission.  No stock
  has to be kept.  Contact ARK ANGLES for details.


ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION

  Placing of this program on bulletin boards and the like is encouraged.  The
  contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be packed into a single
  file with a popular file archiving and compression program.


FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK

  The Shareware Installation Disk contains the following files.  No copy of
  the program may be distributed unless all files are included.

    BWCC    .DL_  Common controls dynamic link library
    CATALOG .EXE  Catalogue of other Australian software
    FILE_ID .DIZ  Program description for bulletin boards
    SETUP   .EXE  The installation program
    KCHESSW .EX_  The main program
    KCHESSW .HL_  The online Help file
    KCHESSW .TXT  Product and installation information
    ORDERFRM.TXT  Order Form
    REGISTER.TXT  Registration and support information
    SAMPLE  .KC_  A sample saved game
    VENDOR  .TXT  Vendor and distribution information