Instructions

This page contains hints and tips, regarding ChessCreator PDF booklets:

1. In simple terms, if it’s highlighted in blue it can be clicked. One single mouse click: (a) opens up a page on chesscreator.com; (b) begins a game against an online chess engine; (c) navigates to a different part of the PDF; or (d) opens up a page on an external website.

2. The first page of each and every PDF contains the title, sub-title, opening moves, and details about the Publisher and Co-Publisher. If the product is commercial, then a price will also be stated.

3. The second page of each and every PDF is similar to the Contents page, in a traditional book.  For instance, it will include a list of the Games selected, and a brief introduction into the book itself.

4. For each and every game, there will be a game information page. These contain all the moves in Standard Algebraic Notation, and an area for notes. To use this, print the page, write the notes, and file in a safe place for future reference.

5. After the Game information page, comes the Forsyth Edwards Notation index page.  From here, one can click on game moves and continue playing against a powerful chess engine (ELO c. 2000). This opens up a web page on ChessCreator.com, which, in addition to the chess board and pieces, will also indicate which colour is to move next.

6.  The next pages are diagrammatic, rendered in high-resolution 2-D. Each page features 8 game panels, showing the game move-by-move. Algebraic and Forsyth Edwards notation are shown, too, to help develop pattern recognition.  The FEN strings can be clicked, whereupon users can create their own personalised / customised chess diagrams.  This means, it’s possible to print/save diagrams of a certain point, in a specific game, to enable offline study.

7. On the last page of all PDFs, is a list of high value Chess suppliers. These include sellers of engines, books, sets, magazines, as well as various chess websites.  At the bottom of the final page, is a list of publishing specifications including the date and time, font, page numbers, and colours used.

8. If there are additional questions, please use the Contact Us form :)