[Pkg-games-ubuntu] [Bug 138570] Re: Chess needs a "very easy" mode

[Michael Catanzaro]

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.

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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.

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