Chess for Android 2.6

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Version 2.6 of Chess for Android adds some choices of board colors and piece sets. To change, press menu, then options, and select either board color or piece set. This brings up another dialog with the choices in colors or piece sets.






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Anonymous said…
I'm a newcomer to the game and I'm finding learning using your version of chess for android a pleasurable experience. thank-you.
February 5, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Aart Bik said…
You are very welcome!
February 5, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi,

Does Chess for Android support tablet systems with 256mb of ram?

i.e.
http://www.chinavasion.com/large-capacity-pmps/pc063gen/

I'm eager to buy one :-)

thanks!
February 9, 2011 at 3:55 AM
Aart Bik said…
Chess for Android should work well on tablets too (although I don't have one myself yet).
February 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Anonymous said…
Dear Aart -

Thank you for the program in any case! I was referring to the fact that the tablet only has 256mb of ram and has android 1.6.

If there's any real chance that it will work, i'll buy one and send you some pictures if you want. :-)

kind regards
February 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Aart Bik said…
That should not be a problem at all. Chess for Android has a relatively small memory footprint and supports API level 2 (Android 1.1) and higher.

And, yes, please send pictures!
February 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Dear Aart,

Thanks ever so much. I've bought the slightly more expensive 800MHz tablet.

I hope the ELO limitation works ;-) I'm still learning and am <1500.

ps: Ik zie net dat je Nerderlander bent. :-)
February 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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