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Interface explanation needed
Hi there, thanks for the reply. 
I am already working through the lessons, but haven't found anything about the chess.com interface (see questions in original post). The rules are also clear. I am also a payed member already.
The question remains: is there a guide on how to interpret the chess.com interface, as stated above.
Kind regards
Hello Chess.com Community!
Being one of the many new members from the recent chess wave I am in need of some basic explanations of the interface of a chess game, here on chess.com. For instance: what exactly does the + and - number mean with each move? What are those 3 lines you see when you have analysed your game and you are checking your move? (I figured it's the 3 best options to make? But how can I best see where they lead to according to the computer?)
In short, I'm looking for some video or explanation of the very basics of the chess.com interface. The tutorials I found were about how many levels deep you want to go and which engine you want to use. This is too advanced for me right now.
I am sure there must be some simple guide here on chess.com, but I can't see to find it.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
The site has a YouTube channel that has some tutorials: https://youtu.be/Cwf-txEEcS0
Here is a Help article that includes a video on analysis.
https://support.chess.com/article/365-how-do-i-use-game-analysis
Hello Chess.com Community!
Being one of the many new members from the recent chess wave I am in need of some basic explanations of the interface of a chess game, here on chess.com. For instance: what exactly does the + and - number mean with each move? What are those 3 lines you see when you have analysed your game and you are checking your move? (I figured it's the 3 best options to make? But how can I best see where they lead to according to the computer?)
In short, I'm looking for some video or explanation of the very basics of the chess.com interface. The tutorials I found were about how many levels deep you want to go and which engine you want to use. This is too advanced for me right now.
I am sure there must be some simple guide here on chess.com, but I can't see to find it.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
The site has a YouTube channel that has some tutorials: https://youtu.be/Cwf-txEEcS0
Here is a Help article that includes a video on analysis.
https://support.chess.com/article/365-how-do-i-use-game-analysis
Hello Martin!
That last link seems like the one i need.
Thank you very much for reaching out.
All the best
THAT LAST LINK IS NOT HELPFUL IS IS JUST EXPLAINING ONE FEATURE OF THE ANALYSIS TOOLS PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO EXPLAINING THE INTERFACE IN GENERAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed Julian.
... precisely explaining what all the small numbers, letters and other mysterious graffiti mean. you too were beginners one day. thanks !
great answers boys, instead of answering question you are posting useless links, i'd like to know how this feature works too
a positive evaluation/plus favors White, and a negative/minus evaluation favors Black. zero (0.0) means the position is even
however, not all GUIs have the same ratings when it comes to analyzing positions. what i said is just general terms. in Deep Shredder for example, it has the following ratings:
The Position is even
White/Black stands slightly better
White/Black has the upper hand
White/Black has decisive advantage
White/Black is winning
Thank you,
is it possible to see my accuracy or if I am winning during the game or that is illegal and not part of GUI?
Hello Chess.com Community!
Being one of the many new members from the recent chess wave I am in need of some basic explanations of the interface of a chess game, here on chess.com. For instance: what exactly does the + and - number mean with each move? What are those 3 lines you see when you have analysed your game and you are checking your move? (I figured it's the 3 best options to make? But how can I best see where they lead to according to the computer?)
In short, I'm looking for some video or explanation of the very basics of the chess.com interface. The tutorials I found were about how many levels deep you want to go and which engine you want to use. This is too advanced for me right now.
I am sure there must be some simple guide here on chess.com, but I can't see to find it.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.