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PawnPilot Support

Need help? Email digitalhandstand@gmail.com. We usually reply within 2 business days.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I play against a bot?

Make a legal move on the board, then press Bot Move. Enable Keep playing if you want the bot to respond after each of your moves.

How do I analyze variations?

In Analyze Variations, choose how many alternatives you want per move and click Analyze. Select lines in the tree to move forward or switch branch.

How do I view best lines?

In View Best Lines, set depth, number of lines, and display plies, then press Analyze. Use Play Selected Moves to replay a chosen line.

How do I analyze a position from a screenshot?

Use Open Image or drag a screenshot onto the board. Leave a small margin around the board in the screenshot for better detection.

The board orientation or side to move looks wrong. What should I do?

Use Rotate Position and the Next move white/black toggle, then rerun analysis.

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