SCID vs PC
SCID vs PC (Shane’s Chess Information Database vs. Personal Computer) is a powerful and open-source chess database software that allows you to manage and analyze chess games, openings, and players’ data. In this tutorial, we’ll cover the main functions and features of SCID vs PC.
Note: SCID vs PC is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can download it from the official website (http://scidvspc.sourceforge.net/).
Installation:
- Download and install SCID vs PC according to your operating system.
- Launch the application.
Main Interface
When you first launch SCID vs PC, you’ll see the main interface, which consists of several key components:
- Menu Bar: Contains various menu options for file management, game analysis, and database operations.
- Toolbar: Provides quick access to commonly used functions, such as opening databases, starting games, and managing databases.
- Database Window: Displays a list of databases you have loaded or created. You can create, open, and edit databases from here.
- Game List Window: Shows a list of games within the selected database. You can sort and filter games based on various criteria.
- Game Board Window: Displays the current game, allowing you to navigate through the moves, analyze positions, and play out variations.
- Notation Window: Shows the game’s notation, allowing you to see and edit moves easily.
Basic Functions
1. Opening Databases:
- Click on «File» in the menu bar.
- Select «Open» to open an existing database or «New» to create a new one.
2. Navigating Games:
- In the Game List Window, select a game to view it in the Game Board and Notation Windows.
- Use the arrow keys or click on moves in the notation to navigate through the game.
3. Analyzing Games:
- Right-click on a move in the notation and choose «Analyze» to have the engine evaluate the position.
- Use the «Engines» menu to configure and add chess engines for analysis.
4. Searching Games:
- Click on «Tools» in the menu bar.
- Select «Search Games» to find games based on criteria like players, openings, or positions.
5. Adding Games:
- To manually enter a game, click «Edit» in the menu bar and choose «Add Game.»
- You can also import games from PGN (Portable Game Notation) files.
6. Opening Book:
- SCID vs PC includes an opening book for reference. You can enable it in the «View» menu.
7. Annotations and Comments:
- Add annotations and comments to moves in the notation by right-clicking and selecting «Edit Annotations.»
8. Database Management:
- Create new databases, merge databases, and perform maintenance tasks in the «Tools» menu.
9. Exporting and Printing:
- Export games or positions as PGN or image files. You can also print games or databases.
This tutorial covers the basics of SCID vs PC, but the software offers many advanced features for serious chess enthusiasts and players, including advanced game analysis, database statistics, and more. Explore the menus and options to get the most out of this powerful chess database software.
Jorge Ruiz Centelles
Estudioso de la filología hispánica y la antropología social africana
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