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Posted by uri65
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11/11/2008
23:40:36
Play online chess		 Subject: Chess Scan Intelligent

Message:
There is a link on www.chesscentral.com
to a free Chess OCR program called Chess Scan Intelligent.
It allows to convert scanned chess diagram to a computer readable file (FEN, EPD, PGN).

But it seems like the link doesn't work anymore.
Is there anyone who knows where I can download it?
Or is there someone who has it and is ready to send it to me by email?


Posted by ccmcacollister
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11/12/2008
03:06:47
Play online chess		 Interesting ...

Message:
I tried D/L Winboard there and just got the Ugly White Page ...so its out of service too. Wonder if all are now... Neat stuff tho~! G/L

Posted by spurtus
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11/12/2008
12:08:07
Play online chess

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funky, I once considered developing myself an application that would scan in a chess gamesheet, use OCR and build a PGN but then go on to correct the typical mistakes I so often make when playing writing down my moves when playing OTB.
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Chess: No need to make a drama out of the endgame — Pawn endgames often involve bold sacrifices – but sometimes there are quieter ways to win. We've seen in the last two chess columns that superior king position does not always guarantee the advantage – contrary to standard pawn endgame chess lore – but here there is no disputing Black's dominance. The only question is, how to break through? RB: Pawn endgames frequently have the potential for dramatic sacrifices. You can have five pawns and give up four of them so one might queen and win the chess game. I don't see that here, however. So I'm going to go the other route: undramatic, quiet moves in an attempt to create zugzwang, force the white king back and invade. So 1â€Ĥe5, when ...