Here are three accessible computer chess programs.
BG Chess Challenge
BG Chess Challenge is an accessible program designed to play a good game of chess against an average player. It is not designed to be world-beating and has not been rated against any other chess engine. This is the first game in the Blind Gamers series of games which is
designed for all levels of visual acuity. It can be run in one of three
modes: Blind, Vision Impaired or Sighted. Its features include: easy board navigation; helpful function keys to report threats and attacks on pieces and empty
squares; play against the computer or another human player; undo moves; save and resume game; hint key to give you a hint as to your next move; and comprehensive help including a separate document for beginners entitled "How To Play Chess."
For more information, contact: Ian Humphreys: e-mail: games@spoonbillsoftware.com.au; web site: www.omninet.net.au/~irhumph/blindgamers.htm#CHESSSAPI.
Ark Angles' Kchess, a speech-friendly computer chess game
Winboard 4.4 for JAWS is an updated program that offers improved keyboard access and many features. You can also use it to play
Chess on an Internet Chess Server
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