The Many Faces of Go V9.0 Basic version

Smart Games IBM PC compatible, MS-DOS 3.3 or later, 640K RAM -- $49.95

Are you looking for a GO playing partner with infinite patience, available night or day? A GO teacher, armed with hundreds of problems, thousands of josekis, and game analyses? How about an electronic courier to carry your moves over a modem line to a distant opponent? These are just some of The Many Faces of GO, the best commercial GO playing program for the IBM. The Many Faces of GO is a perfect introduction to the game, as well as offering advanced features for stronger players. Even dan-level players will find The Many Faces of GO a convenient platform for studying professional game commentaries.

The Many Faces of Go V9.0 Basic version features:

* Complete tutorial with examples, includes basic rules, elementary tactics and strategies, and example games.

* Award winning user interface: obvious and easy to use menus and function keys, online help.

* Beautiful VGA graphics: displays realistic yellow "kaya" board, "slate and clamshell" Go stones.

* Plays Black, White, both or neither, on any size board from 9 lines (beginner) to 19 lines (advanced).

* Gives or takes handicaps stones (up to 29 stones on a full size board), Japanese or Chinese style.

* 7 levels of play to accommodate a wide range of CPU speeds. You choose the most convenient response time!

* Can suggest moves or alternate plays, and explain the reasoning behind each move

* Over 200 elementary Go problems with explanations of both good and bad lines of play. A great way to learn!

* Includes one dozen professional game commentaries, emphasizing handicap play.

* Show Tactical Lookahead option displays alternate tactical sequences while the program thinks.

* Covers all major rules: American Japanese, Chinese and Ing's Goe rules.

System Requirements: IBM PC compatible, 640K RAM, 2 MB+ Hard Disk, CGA/Hercules/EGA/VGA graphics, Dos 3.2 or better.

Recommended: mouse, 386 CPU or faster, 1 MB+ RAM, VGA graphics.