![]() So, a lot of things to think about.Īt the moment your app is great for me. Another one would be to develop a pgn reader with a completely enhanced text rendering system. Other path would go from html (or epub xml) to pdf. In the olden times, pawns could move just one square at a time. It relies, as far as I remember, on the skak LaTeX package, but xskak is more versatile, and there are other recent CTAN packages to investigate. The en passant move is closely related to another rule that was created centuries ago to make chess more interesting. Some programs (scid for linux) include a converter pgn2pdf, but it is not lack of problems. The other part of the problem is to have more texts, without resorting to piracy.įor example, the pgn file format is well documented. You have developed the tool to read available texts. But I don't have enough time nor enough competence. Anybody bet on pdf.īeing a casual programmer myself, I have been thinking to do something. Problem2: Few titles.Ĭhess major publishers are currently engaged in two trends: delivering pgn/cbh versions of their books (Everymanchess) or kindle (drm protected epub) versions (Everymanchess, Gambitchess, …). It works fine if the side at the bottom tries to capture enpass. Problem1: I have to buy an ipad only for that, and I don't like that closed iOS ecosystem. Chess Book Study v1.2 has a bug which does not allow you to capture enpass (pawn capture) for the side that is on top. I have been searching for a solution to my needs. Otherwise, pgn readers are excellent to view moves, but disappointing to read big chunks of text. Sadly, I am not able to follow with complete accuracy a chess game and its variations without a chessboard. Why? I love books and pdf is the only format that preserves the original design. I have an obvious preference for pdf versus other formats. I made some photos and convert them to pdf for my personal use. It moves to the captured piece's square and replaces it. Pawns can usually capture only pieces that are directly and diagonally in front of them on an adjacent file. 'En passant' is a French expression that translates to 'in passing', which is precisely how this capture works. – A chapter from Rowson, Seven Deadly Chess Sins. The en passant rule is a special pawn capturing move in chess. It is delivered to subscribers as pgn and as pdf, and I prefer to read pdf files instead of pgn (more on that below) – Chesscafe monthly columns (they are free and excellent)
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