Extensive beta testing by Eric and Stefan Akall. New coordinate training added. Updated eBoard drivers by Graham O'Neill. The Windows executable versions were built with an older version of PySide2 (5.12.5) due to random crashes occurring.
Added
- New coordinate training: Unlike previous versions, this mode requires entering piece positions using the keyboard (coordinates only). There are 4 variations depending on the type and number of pieces/positions displayed. Once input begins, the board is cleared.
- Show Rating (NAG): Can be activated by right-clicking on the PGN table while viewing a game. Useful for game analysis, it displays the rating for each move directly on the board.
- Databases: When importing PGN files, users can now choose to remove comments and variations. This option is also available under Utilities/Remove Comments.
Fixed
- Kibitzer on a line did not work.
- Play option, problem where the application failed to start when using old configurations.
- STS with the +Board option was not functioning correctly.
- Databases, issue where changes made while editing a game in Databases were not saved if the edit window was closed using the "X" button.
- Problem with PGN reading when handling a large number of moves.
- 2.18a It crashes when trying to add new variants.
Updated
- eBoards (by Graham O'Neill): Many eBoard drivers now support the option to highlight the king's square when it is in check.
- Options/User Data folder: Displays the current user folder and allows access to it via the operating system's file explorer.
- Game analysis: A new parameter allows users to skip standard opening moves.
- Captures: A new button in the middle of the interface allows users to switch between "Differences" mode and "All Captures" mode.
Updated translations
- Language Portuguese_BR by Laudecir Daniel, Adhoniran Gomes.
- Language Spanish by Lucas Monge.
- Language Finnish by Heikki J..
- Language French by Eric.
- Language Greek by Nick Delta.
- Language Hungarian by József Oláh.
- Language Italian by CapFracassa.
- Language Chinese Simplified by Zoushen.