[Retros] using a=>b in Popeye
Joost de Heer
joost at sanguis.xs4all.nl
Mon Nov 19 12:47:27 EST 2007
> Currently, Popeye's output doesn't mention which side is to move. I
> consider this a nuisance if the problem doesn't have a solution (e.g.
> because Popeye lets Black move first while the user intends to let White
> move first); do you agree.
>
> The current development head (source downloadable from
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/popeye-chess/) produces this:
>
[diagram]
> a=>b2(White) 15 + 16
>
> Initial:
>
[diagram]
> a=>b2(White) 16 + 16
>
> which gives the information but doesn't look very nice. Suggestions for
> improvement are welcome.
Perhaps the text between the diagrams can be used to give this
information: 'Initial ([white|black] to move)'
Joost
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