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How do I make conditional moves?
How do I make conditional moves?
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Conditional moves allow you to pre-program specific future moves that will be automatically played if your opponent makes a predicted move. They function similarly to pre-moves in Live Chess, but with a crucial difference: while pre-moves are played regardless of your opponent’s response, conditional moves are executed only if your opponent makes the exact move you anticipated.

When to use conditional moves

Conditional moves are a great way to save time in positions where the next few moves are predictable - especially during exchanges or combinations where one player's moves are forced, such as an unavoidable checkmate sequence.


How to set conditional moves

  • Click the button beneath the moves list on the right side of the screen. This button will only appear during your opponent’s turn.

  • Once you click the conditional moves button, a new screen will open with a chessboard displaying the current position. Use the board to enter the move you think your opponent will make next -- This move becomes the 'condition' (e.g., 'IF Black plays e5...').

  • After setting the condition, make your response move (e.g., '...THEN I play f4'). This move will be automatically played if your opponent makes the predicted move.

  • The sequence of moves is saved automatically as you go. You can continue to add subsequent moves for both sides, building a longer sequence of conditional moves. If you change your mind, simply delete a line by clicking the ‘X’ next to it.

  • You can also set up multiple lines of conditional moves by clicking the 'New Line' button, allowing you to prepare for various scenarios.

    • For example, you could save one line such as, 'If Black plays 1...e5, then I play 2. f4,' and then create another line starting from the same position, 'If Black plays 1...e6 instead, then I play 2. d4.' This way, you can plan for different responses and adjust your strategy accordingly.

  • Click the button to save all lines and return to the game board.

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