Chessnut Evo User Manual V1.

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Welcome to the world of chess with Chessnut Evo! We appreciate your choice in our
product.

I. Introduction:
Chessnut Evo is the ultimate all-in-one chessboard solution, designed to elevate your chess
experience to new heights.

Key Features:

1. All-in-One Solution:
Chessnut Evo combines various functionalities into a single platform for all your chess needs.

2. Powerful Engines:
Equipped with the latest Stockfish and the popular personified chess engine, Maia, for
advanced analysis and gameplay.

3. Customized Engine Generation:

Tailor your chess engine to match any playing style using historical gameplay data.

4. Versatile Game Modes:

Supports a wide range of game modes on popular platforms for flexibility and compatibility.

5. Colorful LED and Accurate Piece Recognition:

Enhance gameplay and analysis with vibrant LED lights and precise piece recognition.

6. Third-Party App and Engine Support:

Download and use third-party apps and engines for in-depth analysis and challenging
matches.

7. Ongoing Development:
Chessnut Evo is committed to continuous improvement, introducing new features, and
expanding support for more online platforms, providing you with greater choices for an
enriched chess experience.

Thank you for being a part of the Chessnut Evo community. If you have any questions or
need assistance, refer to the user manual or reach out for support. Happy chess playing!

II. External Buttons:

1. Power Button:
Function: Press and hold to turn the device on/off.

2. Volume Buttons:
Function: Adjust the volume by pressing the "+" (increase) or "-" (decrease) button.

3. Reset Button:
Function: Press with a paperclip or similar tool to reset the device to its default settings. Use
caution, as this action may delete stored data.

III. Preparing for Gameplay:

Before diving into the chess world with Chessnut Evo, follow these steps to ensure a smooth
and enhanced experience.

1. Powering On:

Long-press the power button to turn on Chessnut Evo. Wait approximately 30 seconds to
access the main interface.

2. Basic Gameplay:

If you only intend to use Evo's offline features, such as Bot Match, Analysis, Career, etc., you
can start playing directly. However, for full access to all Evo features, it is recommended to
perform the following steps before starting a game.

3. Connect to the Network:

Navigate to the main interface, pull down the top status bar, long-press the first icon (fan-
shaped WiFi icon), select your WiFi, input the password to connect.

4. Software Update:

On the main interface, slide out the sidebar from the left side of the screen. Click on "Chess
board settings," then tap "Check Update" at the bottom. Download and update the software
to the latest version.

5. Chessnut Account Login:

On the main interface, slide out the sidebar from the left side of the screen. Click "Sign in" or
"Sign up" (Note: Chessnut accounts are universal among Chessnut products but are not the
same as Chessnut official store accounts).

By completing these steps, you have successfully connected Chessnut Evo to the network,
updated it to the latest software version, and linked it to your Chessnut account. Chessnut
will continue to update Evo with more features, so keep an eye out for update notifications
to ensure you stay up-to-date.

IV. Starting a Chess Game:

Chessnut Evo provides a variety of chess modes, allowing users to find the most suitable
gaming experience for different scenarios.

1. Bot Match:

Bot Match enables you to engage in offline battles against Chessnut Evo's built-in chess
engines. The Bot Match page offers several game customization options:
a. Engine Selection:

Choose from Maia, Stockfish, or Lc0. For Lc0, select different Engine Weights to experience
various engine styles.

b. Variant Selection:

Choose from Standard, Chess960, and Board Editor. Board Editor utilizes Chessnut's Piece
Recognition technology, allowing you to conveniently set up any starting position.

c. Choose Your Side:

Decide whether you want to play as black or white.

d. Engine Difficulty:

Maia supports ELO 1100-1900 difficulty selection, Stockfish supports ELO 600-2850 difficulty
selection, while Lc0's difficulty is determined by the chosen Engine Weight.

e. Time Control:

Set the time control to determine the length of your game.

Now, let's initiate a Bot Match:

⚫ Navigate to the Bot Match page on the main interface.

⚫ Customize your game settings by selecting the engine, variant, side, engine difficulty,
and time control.
⚫ Once configured, start your personalized Bot Match and enjoy a challenging game
against Chessnut Evo's powerful chess engines.

On the game interface:

⚫ "Analysis" Toggle:

You can use the "Analysis" toggle to display the score line graph, providing additional
information about the game's progression.

⚫ "Evaluate" Toggle:

The "Evaluate" toggle allows you to activate or deactivate the AI evaluation for each move.
This feature provides insights into the computer's assessment of the ongoing game.

⚫ "Lightbulb" Button:

Utilize the "Lightbulb" button to receive hints for the next move. This is a helpful assistance
feature to enhance your strategic thinking during the game.

2. Online Match:
In Online Match mode, Chessnut Evo allows you to engage in battles across various popular
chess platforms. In this mode, Evo opens the built-in browser (Firefox) to access online
platforms, utilizing Chessnut Vision for seamless gameplay. Chessnut Vision employs image
recognition and simulated clicking techniques, theoretically supporting all online platforms.

Important Note:
Please be aware that Chessnut Vision utilizes image recognition technology. During the
training of the recognition engine, default skins/themes from various websites are used,
including chess pieces and boards. If you've made any modifications to these settings, kindly
revert them to the default state and retry.

Before starting an Online Match:

a. Enable Chessnut Vision:

Navigate to Side Bar -> Android System settings -> Accessibility -> Chessnut Vision to enable
the feature.
You can also activate a shortcut for convenient toggling of Chessnut Vision.
b. Prompt for Activation:

If Chessnut Vision is not enabled, the system will prompt you to turn it on before starting an
online game.

c. Starting an Online Game:

When you enter the online platform, start a game as usual. Ensure the chessboard on the
platform is fully displayed on your screen for Chessnut Vision to work seamlessly.

3. Clock Match

In Clock Match mode, you can play over-the-board (OTB) games with your friends on
Chessnut Evo while utilizing Evo's assistance as needed. The selection of Variant and Time
Control mirrors that of Bot Match; you can refer to the Bot Match section for guidance on
these aspects.

On the game interface:

⚫ "Show Score" Toggle:

You can use the "Show Score" toggle to display the score bar, providing additional
information about the game's progression.

⚫ "Evaluate" Toggle:

The "Evaluate" toggle allows you to activate or deactivate the AI evaluation for each move.
This feature provides insights into the computer's assessment of the ongoing game.

⚫ "Lightbulb" Button:

Utilize the "Lightbulb" button to receive hints for the next move. This is a helpful assistance
feature to enhance your strategic thinking during the game.
4. Career Mode:

In Career Mode, you can embark on a personalized chess journey tailored to your skills.
Starting with an ELO rating of 500, Chessnut Evo will match you with AI opponents, currently
utilizing the Stockfish 16 engine, based on your performance in this mode.

Here's how Career Mode works:

Initial ELO Rating:

Begin with an ELO rating of 500, representing your starting point in your chess career.
Matchmaking:

Evo will dynamically match you with AI opponents based on your performance in Career
Mode. The system aims to pair you with opponents of similar skill levels, providing
challenging and rewarding gameplay.
AI Opponents:

The AI opponents currently utilize the powerful Stockfish 16 engine, ensuring a formidable
and engaging chess experience.
Future Enhancements:

Chessnut is committed to enriching the gameplay in Career Mode with future updates. Stay
tuned for exciting additions and improvements to this mode.

5. Analysis Mode:

In Analysis Mode, you have the flexibility to input any chess position using either:

a. Piece Placement:

Arrange the pieces on the board to set up your desired position.

b. FEN Input:

Input the position using Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) from an external source.

Once you've set up the position, Analysis Mode allows you to leverage different engines to
analyze and provide optimal moves for that particular position. Currently, the mode
calculates the best move for the next step. In future updates, Chessnut plans to enhance this
feature to output the top 5 optimal moves for the position along with their respective scores.

Here's how Analysis Mode works:

⚫ Position Input:

Set up the position using either piece placement or FEN input.

⚫ Engine Analysis:
Choose from different engines to analyze the position and receive recommendations for
optimal moves.

⚫ Learning and Improvement:

Analyze the responses from various engines to understand different approaches, helping
you learn and enhance your chess skills.

⚫ Upcoming Features:

Future updates will include the output of the top 5 optimal moves for the position, providing
a more comprehensive analysis.

V. Engine Download and Training:

Navigate to the Engine module on the main page to manage the download of Chessnut's
official engines and those shared by users. Additionally, you can train your personalized
chess engine—a distinctive feature of Evo.

1. Market:

In the Market, you can directly download Chessnut's official engines and those shared by
users. These engines, filtered by Chessnut, are generally popular or possess unique
characteristics. Chessnut plans to gradually add more engines to the Market for users to
download and use freely.

2. Training:

ChessMind engine training is a unique service provided by Chessnut. Using this feature,
input historical games of a specific chess player (such as a Grand Master or an upcoming
opponent), and Chessnut will generate an engine with a playing style and skill level similar to
that player. This engine can be utilized in Bot Match or Analysis. Due to the resource-
intensive nature of engine training, Chessnut charges a fee to support the ongoing operation
of ChessMind engine training.

⚫ ChessMind offers two subscription options:

a. Pay-per-training session
b. Unlimited training subscription based on duration

It's important to note that Chessnut charges only for the training of new engines. Once
trained, you can continue to use the engine regardless of subsequent payments.

For detailed information on ChessMind services, visit Chessnut ChessMind. If your account
hasn't received the allotted free training sessions, please contact customer support through
the official website or email for assistance.

How to Start a New Training:

Click the "Start Training" button, then follow the prompts to choose historical games either
locally or from Lichess. For local games, select from your Chessnut account's historical games
list. For Lichess, input the Lichess ID of your target player and select games to include in the
training set. Confirm the source of the training games by checking the boxes and indicating
black or white for each game. Each training session requires a minimum of 20 games. Once
selected, click "Start" to initiate the training. Training typically takes around 40 minutes.
When completed, find your training in the "Train Record" section, and click on it to access
the Training Report for detailed data analysis.

3. Manage

Manage your downloaded or trained engines.

VI. Record:
Through this module, you can easily view and manage the historical chess games you've
played on Chessnut Evo. Here are some common operations:

1. View Game History:

Access the Record module to browse through your past chess game records. This includes
games played in various modes such as Bot Match, Online Match, Clock Match, and more.

2. Manage Games:

For each game, you can perform different actions, such as viewing detailed information,
sharing the game, exporting it to PGN format, and more. This allows you to conveniently
review and share your chess game experiences.
If you wish to perform more advanced operations, such as batch exporting or importing PGN
files, you can visit our website: https://chessmind.chessnutech.com/#/home. Through this
website, you can use your Chessnut account to export or import historical game records,
enabling more flexible data management.

VII. App:

Navigate to the "App" section to view and open the applications installed on your Evo. This
feature allows you to conveniently manage and access the various apps available on your
device. Explore and enjoy the functionalities provided by the installed apps to enhance your
overall Chessnut Evo experience.

VIII. Settings:
On the main interface, slide out the sidebar from the left. Click on "Chess board settings"
and "Android System settings" to configure various device and chessboard usage settings for
your Evo. Some commonly used settings include:

Chess board settings:

1. Chess Piece Move Sound:

Adjust the sound settings for chess piece movements.

2. LED Color Settings for Each Piece:

Customize the LED colors for individual chess pieces.

3. Limbo Move Delay:

Set the delay for move, which slows down the chess piece recognition speed, allowing you to
slide pieces on the chessboard surface. The recommended setting is around 400ms.

4. Check for Software Updates:

Manually check for software updates to ensure your Evo is running the latest version.

Android System settings:

1. Chessnut Vision Activation:

Open Chessnut Vision through Accessibility settings.

2. Screen Auto-off Time Setting:

Adjust the screen auto-off time in Display settings under Advanced.

These settings provide customization options for both device functionality and chessboard
usage. Access them easily through the sidebar to tailor your Chessnut Evo experience
according to your preferences.

IX: Charging Recommendations

Evo utilizes a USB-C interface for charging and supports Power Delivery (PD) fast-charging
technology. When charged with a standard (non-PD) charger, the power automatically
adjusts to 5W. With a PD-compatible charger, the power adjusts to 18W. We recommend
using a PD charger for Evo to optimize the charging experience.

Evo is equipped with a 10,000mAh battery. Using a PD charger, it takes approximately 2

hours to reach a full charge. The continuous working time after a full charge varies based on
screen brightness, ranging from approximately 3 to 8 hours. Charging with a PD charger
ensures a faster and more efficient charging process.

Thank you for being a part of the Chessnut Evo community. If you have any questions or
need assistance, please reach out through our official website or via email at
contact@chessnutech.com for support. Happy chess playing!