Chess
Chess is a computerized version of the classic strategy game of chess. Your pieces are white and you go first; the computer's pieces are black.
To launch Chess
Double-click the Chess icon in the Applications folder (Figure 1 ).Or
1. | Click the Chess icon in the Applications folder (Figure 1 ) to select it. |
2. | Choose File > Open, or press ![]() |
The Chess window appears (Figure 47 ).
Figure 47. The Chess window displays a three-dimensional chess board.

To move a chess piece
Drag the piece onto any valid square on the playing board.Chapter 21 .
To start a new game
1. | Choose Game > New Game (Figure 48 ) or press ![]() Figure 48. Chess's Game menu.![]() Figure 49. A dialog sheet like this one appears when you choose New from the File menu.![]() |
2. | Choose an option from the Players pop-up menu (Figure 50 ).Figure 50 & 51. The Players (top) and Variants (bottom) pop-up menus enable you to set options for a new game.![]() ![]() |
3. | If desired, choose an option from the Variant pop-up menu (Figure 51 ). |
4. | Click Start. |