This is a bit different.
The following are Macintosh Widgets that go into the Dash Board.
From the Netherlands:
Wildchess.org | Variant Chess Database
The Widget download is at
Apple - Downloads - Dashboard Widgets - Chess
About Chess
This widget shows the latest games from the free online chess database
Wildchess.org | Variant Chess Database .Next to regular chess one can also choose variants such as Crazyhouse, Suicide Chess, Losers, Atomic and various wild styles.
The games shown are high quality games from chess servers such as the Free Internet Chess Server (
Free Internet Chess Server (FICS)) and famous games played on the board.
Dealt with some format issues I noticed when switching to Mac OS X 10.5
The following replaces 1001 Puzzles, from the Reinfeld (?). (Chesspuzzle 1)
ChessPuzzle 2
The Download:
Apple - Downloads - Dashboard Widgets - ChessPuzzle
The Author it appears may want to add more puzzles.
Bookmark the Author's website.
About ChessPuzzle
An easy-to-use puzzle solving game designed for enjoyment and overall chess improvement.
In addition to over 6,000 exciting and challenging puzzles to solve, ChessPuzzle 2.0 includes a powerful, built-in chess engine.
ChessPuzzle can give expert advice in any position, play out your solutions as a friendly opponent and even play a full game at master level!