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This program has everything there is to make a
master player! So far I'm trying to get Chamblee win down.
This win is neat and even free version of kingsrow
doesn't see its a win the 5-9 move is actually in
its book rated -14 slight advantage lol. And I won
it(after missing the win lots of times) And I know
many people don't know the Spider Web position and
Dunne's Win/Loss. I was shocked knowing I had been in Dunne's
Win/Loss position or had a person in that position that it was a
straight win. I love this program its truly amazing and informative!
David Miller 8/30/02 | There is so
much in SC Gold, one can become confused. On the SC page (here) is a
suggested Syllabus for study, so as to systematically study with the
program.
Dragging your pieces is important, as you can set up your favorite
problems and "drag" your way through the solution, till you
understand it and why the moves made have to be made. Then solving
others will come more easily.
Playing must rhyme, and always have a reason for the move you intend,
and how you are going to bring on more pieces so as use them
in unison.
No player will advance to expert and master without problem study.
That is the secret. So use the syllabus, or develop your own, so as
to study with purpose.
The Mini's supplement SC Gold. They do not have
the standard positions, Themes, Famous position etc vital to
learning. But they have fine games and ESPECIALLY problems that are
necessary to know.
Do your homework and the expert level is not far away for you. I
personally guarantee SC Gold will help anyone
advance to the expert level, much faster and much easier than any
other teaching medium. SC is the ONLY teaching software on this
planet.
Get It! Use it! FOR PAID CUSTOMERS. You may have additional
copies (perhaps for a friend) of Gold and both Mini's for $25. Email
me.
AL Lyman, Author and Webmaster
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SPECIAL NEWS
See Sample Games....See
Sample games
Sample Game 1
Sample Game 2
THE 1ST 30 MOVES OF ALL approved openings in the
3-move deck! All professionally annotated, with
explanations of why the move given is played.
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Question: "I've purchased SC Gold and am
confused, there is so much material. What is a suggested
Syllabus for study."
Answer. Great question. OK:
1. Start with the Lessons.
2. Study the standard
positions.
3. Study the "Themes" section.
4.
Go over 10 of the Joe Charles problems.
5. Now look at
the "Sight solvers."
6. Study the drag your own pieces.
These are very easy and very instructional.
7.Study the
"clues" section.
8. Study the rest of the problems.
9. Study the "early openings traps."
10. Study the games and 1st 20 moves of all openings.
11.
Lastly, go over the majestic King Majority endings..like the magnificent
"Lear-Pool" endings and "The Dean's endings." Then
tackle "McCulloch's Masterpiece" and "Bowen's Twins."
Don't forget the misc menu. |
ALL 9-13's, 9-14's, 10-14's, 10-154's, 11-15's, 11-16's and
12-16's !
New interface
TV Interface is carried over
New Games
New Problems
The games most difficult Gems
The games Most Famous Positions
Complete coverage of the Lear-Pool endings.
Complete coverage od the Dean's Position's endings.
A "drag" board and pieces to set up and practice
any of
the games/problems in the program or any other.
Dangerous Position's-shows where you can't move
All previous games/problems are still included.
The best of scores of Checkers books that would
cost $3,000
is in the Gold Version
The interface includes our new
interface as
well as out popular "TV" games interface-with many
games/problems added to the TV interface.
Sound and music are included. Turn it on/off.
All menus are the same screen. Most games/problems
load on
the main screen interface.
Detailed annotations and explantions of why you move where
you do.
Lesson from beginner to Master and everything
in-between.
Beautiful Graphics
Once you purchase Straight Checkers Gold, you become a
preferred customer and receive free updates and/or reduced
prices for newer versions.
Much More
NOTE: There will be a $15 charge for
additional copies or replacements.
This will require you send an email request for either.
"Had a problem with my e-mail I didn't know about. I have
downloaded now.
The program is great and I can't wait to have more time with
it. I don't
know why someone hasn't put this kind of program together
before. As much as
I enjoy my checker playing programs--I expect this one to help me improve my
checkers skills more. Checkers books are hard to find;
checkers programs
such as SC Gold should be given more attention by programmers
in the future.
This is a fantastic program--I would recommend it to any
serious checker
player. Feel free to use my recommendation."
Eddie Moore-Miss.
"Thank you for the advance notice of Straight Checkers Gold.
As an owner of the original version, I couldn't wait to place
my order. It looks great, runs great, and I am glad I did."
B.D., Alabama
"A masterpiece. The 1st 20 moves of all 3-move openings, and
the Lear-Pool ending as well as the Dean's endings are
superb."
R.M.-Cal.
"The advance notice to previous owners is much appreciated.
So it this fine program. Don't know what I would do
without it." G.S.-Ark.
"SC Gold is just just fabulous." E.M-Miss.
"Straight Checkers Gold, is not only beautifully done,
it's meaningful and truly teaches. Well done.
Thanks. B.J.-Tenn.
"Anyone is a much better player with SC Gold. The
annotations and explanations are incredible." C.J-VA.
Do you own one of the fine programs that play Checkers?
They are necessary for analyzing, but teach little-if anything. They just play for you.
Straight Checkers Gold teaches.
Nuff said.
Learn the game. Learn to play well. Order now.
Make payment-receive download instructions.
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When
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Checker lessons last a lifetime. Lines laid down in 1650,
are still played today, because you can't deviate from sound
play. They will be good 200 years from now also. Learn to
play the game correctly.
$89 is a small price for a
professional teaching program. Straight Checkers is the only
teaching program in the world.
Games: The best of Tinsley, Ryan and Hellman. Problems by
Tom Wiswell, Joe Charles, O.L Richmond, Ben Taylor etc .
Information
on the "Move", Parameters. Much more. A complete lesson in
Video/Movie format.
Straight Checkers Gold is
powerful! Installs in Windows 95/98/ ME/2000/NT, XP, Vista and all 32 bit Windows. (not 64 bit) No other software
needed.
Fine animation's, sounds and backgrounds.
Very tasteful. Music, if the user chooses it from the menu.
Turn on/off.
Your are about to be a better player!
Screen shots may appear somewhat distorted or elongated,
but not in the actual program.
Expert annotations and
comments. "The reason" behind the move-explained. Illustrated
positions. Illustrated clues to solving problems.
Contact:
E-Mail. AL Lyman, Checkerworld Editor & Webmaster
Problems by Tom Wiswell
*Doubles
*Jumping To a Conclusion
*The Naked Eye & 15 more.
Problems by Joe Charles
*Sore Elbow
*Clean
Sweep
*30 Wins &12 more. | What is a Parameter?
A Parameter is a fixed object in any equation. A tree in a back
yard is a parameter (fixed object) in the entire equation.
(the yard) On the board, 1 piece holding 1 piece is parameter
(fixed) in the entire equation. (the board) On the same board
two pieces holding 2 pieces is a separate parameter. One free
and mobile piece, opposed by one free and mobile piece is still
another parameter. We are drawing the threads together-like a
military General surveying the battlefield. Once identified,
the battle hinges around those parameters. Straight Checkers
delves into "Methodology." At last! Straight Checkers goes
"straight" to the problem, identifies the parameters, then
goes "straight" to the solution-based on the parameters. The
reason behind the moves we make. In the end-Success! Because
we look at the board with a whole new perspective. With more
understanding. Then we move for a reason-not just shove pieces
toward king row. Get Straight Checkers Gold. You will glad you did. |
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12/1/2001
- Problem,s
Our Problem's now
the solutions with the error free "Flash Checker
Tutor."
12/1/2000
- more new stuff
11/1/2000
- new stuff
10/1/2000
How many positions are possible in Checkers?
500, 995, 484,
682, 338, 672, 639.Translated it is:500 quintillion,
995
quadrillion, 484 trillion, 682 billion, 338 million, 672
thousand,
639..... Source-the pages of Ed Trice
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