Questions tagged [skak]
{skak} is about the [skak package](http://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/fonts/chess/skak) that provides macros and fonts for typesetting chess games.
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`skak` and `xskak`. Command `\continuevariationcurrent` causes compilation error under `xskak`
I understand package xskak to be an extension of skak, but that there are some incompatibilities due to overlaps in funcionality. I would like to work with xskak in the long term, but hoped to be able ...
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How to draw chessboards in ConTeXt?
I wonder which module you can use to draw chessboards in ConTeXt.
When I was using LaTeX, skak is fine but now I a bit stuck.
In LaTeX the code looks like:
\documentclass{minimal}
\usepackage{skak}
...
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passing a parameter to nested macro inside caption
I'm having a really hard time understanding this error in a massive document. I took the time to work out a "minimal example", so I could post the error with precision. Please, when trying to answer, ...
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How to make Xiangqi (chinese chess) diagram from FEN?
I'm teaching chess and xiangqi in school. I often make multi diagrams exercises. It's easy to generate chess diagram from FEN but not Xiangqi. I know some package support Xiangqi cchess and xiangqi ...
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Missing chess-workshop-symbols package with latest skak under Texlive
I have just done an upgrade of my Texlive 2017 (Windows) and skak was one of the packages that was updated (now version 1.5.3). However the chess-workshop-symbols package is no longer present.
Does ...
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How to hide text of \mainline in Chess Diagram?
I would like to remove the text produced by the \mainline but not the diagram.
\documentclass[border=12pt]{standalone}
\usepackage{skak}
\usepackage{chessboard}
\def\mainlinestyle{\...
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Chess-oriented packages [skak and similar ones] – One pair of moves for every line
Is actually possible to obtain the text output of a game in a column with one line for every move, instead of a compact body of text where everything is bundled together as it currently happens with ...
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Use a different font (ttf) with skak/NFSS problems
Fonts on LaTex have always left me confused, so I've defaulted to xeLaTex in the past. Is there any simple way to use fontspec and *LaTex to use alternate fonts with with skak (or xskak)?
This would ...
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skak package error [closed]
I am using TeXworks in MikTex portable 2.9
when I use the following code, I get the error message
Couldn't find `SkakNew-Diagr.cfg'
miktex-maketfm: No creation rule for font SkakNew-Diagram.
! Font ...
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Problem with writing chess moves in SKAK
I'm new in LaTeX and I've been trying to write chess moves on it.
All was good until this big problem I got after I've written this of line chess moves, extracted from a game of Chess played by ...
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Is it possible to use skak package to generate document in epub or mobi format?
I use skak to generate a beautiful chess book in PDF format. Unfortunately, Amazon Kindle does not import the PDF well. So, I have to make a Kindle friendly formatted book such as epub.
Is it ...
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Typesetting irregular games of chess
I'm writing a Latex document describing games of chess with irregularly sized and shaped boards. I have read both the skak and xskak and as far as I can tell they only support standard 8x8 boards. ...
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Different chess board using skak package
Is it possible to set up a different chess board size, say 4x16, using skak package?
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LaTeX Skak package Error: Paragraph ended before \FenBoard was complete
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[english]{babel}
\usepackage{skak}
\begin{document}
\mainline{1.e4}
\showboard
\lastmove{} Is the most common opening move
\...
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Using xskak and tex4ebook
Does anyone know how to get these packages to work together.
Minimal example (test.tex).
\documentclass[12pt]{article}
\usepackage{xskak}
\begin{document}
\newchessgame[id=main]
\chessboard
\end{...
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Compiling skakdoc.tex, newcomer, new installation [duplicate]
I'm a newcomer to TeX trying to run skakdoc.tex from
https://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/fonts/chess/skak/doc?lang=en.
I cannot get it to compile correctly using pdflatex.
It gives
! undefined ...
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Chess Notation with skak: How to highlight squares?
i'm using the skak-package for some chess notation in a presentation. My only issue: How can i highlight various squares on the chessboard? Basic:
\documentclass[12pt]{beamer}
\usepackage{skak}
\...
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Error using \variation command in the skak package
I'm using the skak package to write and comment a chess match.
Trouble occurs when you use the command \variation to analyze the possible consequences to vary the move 15. This MWE code generates an ...
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How to delete extra information?
When I compile the following :
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{chessboard}
\usepackage{diagram}
\usepackage[ps]{skak}
\begin{document}
\begin{diagram}[4x4]
\pieces{}
\end{diagram}
\begin{diagram}[...
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How to make a picture similar to this?
I would like to make a cover for my class notes!
The Board I can draw. I don't know how to put the strip (which will contain the title of the Lecture Notes) on the Board:
\documentclass{standalone}
\...
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Chess diagramm with arrows in skak, xskak
How can I draw arrows on a chess game?
For example, if the game starts with 1. e4 ..., I want to draw a black arrow from e2 to e4 to show the movement, and, in the same diagram, two red arrows from ...
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How to use \mainline with chessboard and skak packages on large chess boards?
I have a number of very large chessboards that I am setting, as a part of some work on infinite chess. I have been using the chessboard package, which is great.
But I am having difficulty with using ...
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Insert a skak symbol
I'm trying to enter a chess symbols of skak package, and output it at pdflatex but it didn't compile...(at Lyx).
What can I do?
I enter it at math mode.
(there is no other way).
(Idon't know what is ...
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Using \typeC in package skak will not compile
(1) I am using MikTeX 2.9 and am generally a very happy user of skak - barely two hours seperated the moment I wanted to typeset a chess problem and knowing absolutely nothing about what support there ...
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Chess notation does not show figurine font
I am new to LaTeX/skak.
I use htlatex to generate a small ebook html.
\documentclass{book}
\usepackage[ps,mover]{skak}
\title{test1\\Test}
\author{Asim}
\begin{document}
\parindent=0pt
\...
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\chapter command and skak package
Is there a way to write a chapter title using chess figurines?
I'm using the skak package and
\chapter{\mainline{1.e4 e6 2.d4 b6}}
doesn't work. Same error using the \variation command.
I'll post ...
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How to use the “mover” command in Skak
I teach after school chess, and installed LaTeX on my computer just to make chess worksheets. I'm using skak.
My documents start:
\documentclass[12pt]{article}
\usepackage{chess-workshop-symbols}
\...
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GBR and FEN printout
How can I print the GBR-code and the FEN of the current position of \chessboard into the document?
Is this possible for instance for FEN without the transfer from \chessboard to \chessgame with the ...
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Chess mode in texmate: wrong side to move
This is my first post here :)
I am starting with LaTeX, and I am trying now to apply it annotate some chess positions.
My problem is the use of the chess mode (|...chess moves to show figurines...|) ...
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Features in Chess Diagrams
I've been using skak to display diagrams of chessboards in pictures, but I'd like a little more functionality. In particular, I'd like to be able to:
a) display only a portion of the board
b) ...
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Skak Installation
I want to put chess diagrams in a LaTeX file, and from what I can tell http://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/fonts/chess/skak/ is the best way to do this. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to install ...
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Typesetting nested chess variations in Skak
I am hoping to use Skak to typeset my chess notes, and as part of the learning process, I decided to typeset a page from a chess book I own. I got as far as the following before I stumbled.
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How can I get skak to highlight squares
I'm completely new to TeX/LaTeX so I could be missing something easy. I'm trying to create a simple chess board diagram with highlighted squares via the "skak" package. Here is a test case:
\...
