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# BlackKnight v1.1

BlackKnight is a chess-playing program for QDOS and compatibles. It is written by [Francois Lanciault](http://localhost/indiv/francois-lanciault/) of Quebec and distributed by Jochen Merz.

It runs under the Pointer Environment, with or without a mouse. BlackKnight features a 5000 move openings library, chess clocks for each player, the ability to set up positions, load and save games, and other features. It features 10 levels of difficulty (10 levels of play) with average response time from five seconds up to one hour.