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Page 2: Table Of Contents
English Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. Button explanation Operate the menu 3. Start playing chess Begin a game LED indication An illegal move A move is not correctly detected Takeback Hint Alternative move Long and short castling Pawn Promotion To end the game Checkmate Stalemate... -
Page 3: Introduction
Chess is best when you are challenged but still have a fair chance to win. It is most satisfying when you have a suitable opponent of similar strength or just above your level. This is exactly what DGT Centaur offers. It has a unique system to analyze your play during the game and it uses that information to challenge you at your own personal level. -
Page 4: Button Explanation
This is the hint key. When this button is pressed, Centaur gives a hint or alternative move. Play/Pause - On/Off Use this key to switch on Centaur or to turn it off. When playing with a timer, this button is used to pause or start the clocks. -
Page 5: Start Playing Chess
It will stop flashing as soon as you make the move for Centaur. After this it is your turn and you can make your next move. -
Page 6: A Move Is Not Correctly Detected
A move is not correctly detected In rare cases Centaur does not correctly detect a move. You can easily solve this problem by lifting the piece and putting it back on the destination square. You can also return the piece to its original square and repeat its move. -
Page 7: Pawn Promotion
Start a new game If you want to start a new game, simply place all pieces in the starting position. As soon as Centaur detects that the pieces are in the starting position it automatically starts a new game. You will hear a beep (if the sound is turned on) to indicate a new game can be started. -
Page 8: Game Mode
• White If you choose to play with the black pieces and want Centaur to play with white, the board in the display will turn around. The white pieces will be on the other side of the board. You will have to switch the pieces on the actual board you will have to switch yourself. -
Page 9: Game Time
When Centaur evaluates a position it does not only look at the material differences between white and black, but it also takes into account the position of the pieces, whether they are active or passive, and whether there are any tactical possibilities in the position. By comparing the scores for different moves you can see which moves result in a better position. -
Page 10: Direction Of Play
Position or setting not allowed If the settings or the position on the board is not allowed, a beep will be heard and Centaur will return to the screen settings. If this happens please check whether the set position adheres to the rules of chess. -
Page 11: Setting Up From An Empty Board
Centaur, but also how strong a possible move is. Hint Hint can be switched on or off on the display. Centaur can give you hints and suggest Figure 12. Display options. a good move. If this option is activated, a hint will be shown on the display with every move. -
Page 12: Sound
If you have any questions that are not covered by this manual please consult the FAQ’s on the support section of our website. If you are unable to find a solution in the FAQ section, feel free to contact the DGT... -
Page 13: Warranty Conditions
DGT support or one of the DGT authorized service centers. A list of Service Centers can be found on the DGT website. If you have any questions about Centaur which are not answered by this manual, please consult the FAQ on our website.
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