Graphic commentary

ChessBase uses coloured arrows and squares to illustrate tactical points and make strategic themes and plans more clear. The graphic elements are entered using a combination of mouse and keyboard:

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Mark square green,

draw green arrow

Press Alt key and click square or draw line from a to b.

Mark square red,

draw red arrow

Press Alt + Shift and click square or draw line from a to b.

Mark square yellow,

draw yellow arrow

Press Alt + Ctrl and click square or draw line from a to b.

If you draw a line with the same colour again you erase it.

The graphic commentary is stored together with the game and appears automatically during replay.