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Hi everybody, new here and looking to download a chess program for win7. A program where you can set up an end game, mid game or opening and start from there. Any sugesstions appreciated. TU, Bob

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Hi Bob,

Some possibilities, in no particular order:

Tarrasch Chess GUI - http://www.triplehappy.com/

Easy to get started and easy to use, but limited features. Sort of "Plain Jane" in the looks department.

Arena - http://www.playwitharena.com/

Good all-around, popular GUI, although weak in the database capability department.

Scid vs. PC - http://scidvspc.sourceforge.net/index.html

Another popular GUI, with great database capabilities.

Winboard - http://www.open-aurec.com/wbforum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=51528

Maybe a bit less user-friendly, but it's rock-solid stable. In recent years, the author has been working on making it more user friendly.

Lucas Chess - http://www-lucaschess.rhcloud.com/index

Good for training and playing against lots of different engine strengths. Not the best documentation, though.