Infinite analysis in Chess for Android

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Infinite analysis in Chess for Android

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Chess for Android version 2.9.4 is available from the Android market or as direct download.

This version introduces the much requested "infinite analysis" mode for an imported UCI engine, in which the engine reports its analysis of the position without actually making moves. To enable this mode, change the level to free play. If an UCI engine is imported, its analysis of the current position will appear below the board. The user can freely play through previous games or make new moves. When at the end of a game in progress, pressing the ">" button will play the best move found by the UCI engine. Changing the level, or unloading the UCI engine will exit the "infinite analysis" mode.

Although the feature may seem simple, it was actually far from straightforward to implement, partly because not all UCI engines behave the same for the "go infinite" command. Please let me know if you encounter problems or if you have suggestions.
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