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: Once finished, go to the File menu and choose Save or Save Game As to store it in a database.

: Use the "Side to move" radio buttons on the right to select which color goes first.

: It is usually easiest to click "Clear board" and start with an empty board rather than rearranging the standard starting position. Chessbase

: You can customize how information is displayed (e.g., notation on the right, engine analysis at the bottom) by dragging windows to different "opening crosses" that appear when you move them.

: To insert a variation, simply make a different move on the board; a dialogue will appear asking if you want to create a "New variation" or "Overwrite" the existing line. : Once finished, go to the File menu

: Ensure the position is legal (e.g., both kings must be on the board, and pawns cannot be on the 1st or 8th ranks) before saving it to your database. Entering and Organizing Games

: Press the "S" key on your keyboard or go to File > New > Position . : You can customize how information is displayed (e

: Select a piece from the double columns on the right and click the desired square on the board to place it. To remove a piece, click it again.