Welcome to the demo version of Chessica!

Although this demo has some limitations, it should give you a good
impression of the capabilities of the full version.

The package includes the following files:
CHESSICA.EXE                       Main program
CHESSICA.HLP                       Help file
TENGINE.EXE                        Chess engine
SMARTBRD.DLL, CHS3D.DLL,
CHSIFF.DLL and CHSPRINT.DLL        Helper libraries
WINMEM32.DLL                       Standard Windows library
DEMO.OBK                           Demo opening book
DEMO.GMD                           Demo game collection
README.TXT                         This readme
FILE_ID.DIZ                        Program description

To start the demo, simply run the CHESSICA.EXE program from within Windows.
The program can be run directly from diskette or CD-ROM, but for maximum
performance the files should be copied to a directory on your harddisk.

System requirements:
- Windows 3.1x (Enhanced Mode) or Windows 95
- 4Mb internal memory
- VGA display
- mouse

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TASC produces many different chess products:

Chessica          The first professional chess program for Windows 3.1x
                  and Windows 95. Includes the World Champion chess engine!

TascBase          The most advanced chess database available.

Tasc ChessTutor   A complete line of interactive chess tutors, currently
                  consisting of five steps and intended for the novice
                  as well as the experienced chess player.

SmartBoard        A fine wooden electronic chessboard with true piece
                  recognition. The SmartBoard connects to the PC and can
                  be used to play against Chessica, TascBase as well as
                  most other third party chess programs.

Tasc R30          The best stand-alone chess computer with a fast 32-bit
                  RISC processor and the famous King program.

Write, e-mail or call us for more information on our product line!

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Postbus 55178                FAX: +31-10-486 69 64 
3008 ED  Rotterdam           BBS: +31-10-485 42 48
The Netherlands              e-mail: info@tasc.nl
World Wide Web: http://www.tasc.nl

P.S. You are allowed to copy and distribute this demo in its original,
     unmodified form, however you may not sell or otherwise use it for
     monetary gain.