SA Chess xiangqi software introduction and features
Posted by SA Chess at February 28th, 2013
SA Chess is a incredible strong xiangqi(chinese chess) software includes engine and UI(UI part and dual cores engine are free, never expired), latest version is 2.2.
SA Chess achieved award:
2017 China computer game tournament silver medal (Jul. 2017 , Chongqin China)
2017 second "Chuhe Hanjie" Cup AI Xiangqi tournament bronze medal （Oct. 2017 China Xingyang ）
System requirement:
Engine: Windows XP and above.
UI: Windows7 and above. (Windows XP unsupported)
note: sachess.exe is 64bit engine, only run on 64bit system, sachess_x86.exe is 32bit engine, can run on 32bit and 64bit system, but 64bit is faster than 32bit , so 64bit engine is prefered.
If you are using 32bit windows, for stronger strength, we recommend to reinstall 64bit system.
If you need stronger engine than dual cores, you can buy it.
After purchased , you can get lifetime license for purchased software and free one year subscription including upgrade and support.
Buy now:
SA Chess engine
Please order a DVD with this software, key and free 4G bytes xiangqi videos just $10 if you 'd like keep and use our software for a long time, no worry about virus and hard disk formated, otherwise we just deliver software via electronic manner, such as email.
Difference between engine editions
Dual cores: support dual(2) cpu logic cores, such as intel Core 2 Duo.
Quad cores: support Quad(4) cpu logic cores, such as most intel i3 and i5.
Six cores: support 6 cpu logic cores
Octg cores: support Octg(8) cpu logic cores, such as most intel i7.
12 cores: support 12 cpu logic cores, such as most AMD ryzen.
Hexa cores: support Hexa(16) cpu logic cores, such as intel i7 5960x.
24 cores: support 24 cpu logic cores, such as Xeon E5 2660 v3.
32 cores: support 32 cpu logic cores.
48 cores: support 48 cpu logic cores
64 cores: support 64 cpu logic cores.
Logic cores means cores counts in windows task manager , after turn on hyper threads.
Release History
SA Chess engine V2.2 released on 5. Sep 2018
new features:
Search speed increased
Evaluate more accurate
Strength improved
( no free dual cores edition for 2.1 as well. )
(SA Chess UI version still is 1.6 )
SA Chess engine V2.1 released on 31. May 2018
new features:
search function upgraded.
evaluate part optimized.
more endgames knowledge.
time management optimized.
launch time reduced.
( no free dual cores edition for 2.1 as well. )
(SA Chess UI version still is 1.6 )
SA Chess engine V2.0 released on 1st Mar. 2018
new features:
evaluate function adjusted.
search optimized, improved search speed and NPS increased.
added some endgame knowledges.
fixed a bug from 1.9.
time manage strategy reconstructed.
( no free dual cores edition for 2.0 as well. )
(SA Chess UI version still is 1.6 )
SA Chess engine V1.9 released on 31th Dec. 2017
new features:
stronger strength on midgame and endgame phase
added config file
contempt factor adjustable
time management policy upated
( no free dual cores edition for 1.9 as well. )
(SA Chess UI version still is 1.6 )
SA Chess engine V1.8 released on 20th Oct. 2017
new features:
At midgame more stronger
Endgame knowledge updated
Time management optimized
SA Chess engine V1.7 released on 1st Aug. 2017
new features:
faster search speed.
more endgame knowledge.
(1.7 is the version to acquire 2017 China computer game tournament sliver medal as well. now no trial for 1.7, no free dual cores edition for 1.7 as well. )
(SA Chess UI version still is 1.6 )
SA Chess V1.6 released on 14th May. 2017
new features:
evaluation improved;
add 6, 12, 48 and 128 cores support.
compatibility improved between dual and quad cores edition and AMD some of old CPU
UI details optimization and trival bugs fix
SA Chess V1.5 released on 11th Nov. 2016
engine new features :
Xiangqi playing strength improved, specially at middle phase.
UI new feature:
- added cloud openbook and endbook
- added real voice to read moves
- supported che , mxq file format
- added generating png and gif image for xiangqi game
- supported UCI and UCCI protocol both
- added save to pgn file format
- added copy moves
Gif sample:
SA Chess V1.3 released on 20th Oct. 2015, which is a major upgrade with below features:
Engine new feature and upgrade: added lots of endgame knowledge; search faster and evaluate more accurate; for speed, added SSE2 and SSE4.2 instruction.
so 1.3 much stronger than previous version.
UI new feature :
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added thinking arrow
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added all legal position display
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one click to update openbook
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added xiangqi library included thousands of excellent xiangqi books
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added feature to open .xqf , .pgn and .cbl files type
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added situation chart to understand current game more clearly
Below is the release note for older version:
SA Chess V1.2 released on 19th Sep. 2014, which is a milestone upgrade with below features:
1. Enhanced the strength of middle and end game, speed up engine's search
64bit engine released, 2 times faster than 32bit. Endgame knowledge base created, know most of simple endgame win or draw methods.
2. UI more easy to use
V1.2 updated the default pieces and background images to meet users' requirement, and added kinds of images for pieces and board to satisfied different tasting.
3. More convenient to internet high level players
V1.2 added "watch thinking board" feature to help player find best move quicky.
4. 64bit engine,2 times faster than 32bit
Now you can choose 64bit SA Chess engine to gain 2 times speed than 32bit and up to 256G hashtable size without any extra charge.
SA Chess features:
1. Incredible strong xiangqi engine
SA chess engine, extreme search speed, strong play strength
2. switch engine just one click
Any xiangqi ucci engine could be used in SA Chess,and switch between them just one click.
We can provide eleeye engine to free download on demand, it is more fun for xiangqi (chinese chess) fans.
3. Support multi CPU Cores, up to 128 cores.
With elegant Parallel algorithm, SA Chess support multi CPU cores perfectly, more cores, faster speed, stronger strength.
4. Wonderful and adjusted openbook
With free openbook enclosed, you can always handle the newest open variation against your internet opponent.
5. Beautiful UI, easy and simple
Very easy and simple to use, at the same time,you can customize themes,toolbar,images if you want.
Other products:
Learn SA Chess subscription : order one year and multi years subscription when or after you purchased our SA Chess software.
Learn SA Chess DVD: On this DVD, you can find your SA Chess software purchased edition with key file and 4G xiangqi (chinese chess)videos to let you learn and pratice xiangqi(chinese chess) skills.
Learn Xiangqi video DVDs: This set of xiangqi(chinese chess) video DVDs includes 5 DVD discs with more than 21G bytes xiangqi(chinese chess) tutorial videos.
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Hi!
My name is Eric Le, I've bought Octg-cores ultimate edition on August 5, 2013 and I have not recieved the software, plesase advise. Thank you!
Hi, I am new to this website. Could you tell me about the SA chess GUI, can it play NADE CHESS/ XQMS chess engine on this GUI?
Best Regards,
CUBIN
sa chess gui support any chinese chess UCCI engine , so XQMS supported, and if NADE CHESS is UCCI , it should be supported, either.
My desktop PC is running Windows 7 (64-bit) on Intel Core i7 970 @3.2Ghz. I think it's a 6 core CPU.
What version of your chess software should I buy to achieve the strongest strength?
Dear Brian:
Intel Core i7 970 @3.2Ghz is 16 cores after HT opening. so you should buy 16 cores edition or 8 cores edition to achieve max strength.
SA Chess purchase link:
http://www.sachess.com/purchase_sa_chess/
Thank you very much.
Are all versions of your chess software now available in 64-bit ?
Are all versions of your chess software now available in 64-bit ?
hi,
now 64bit versions not available.
Hi
My laptop is running Windows 8.1 (64-bit) on Intel Core i7 361 @2.3Ghz, 4 core CPU. Should I buy 4 or 8 cores for max streght ? Also if I want a DVD for safe keeping, do you still send the electronic version? May take few weeks to get the DVD. Thanks.
hi,
Intel Core i7 361 @2.3Ghz, has 8 threads so SA Chess 8 cores edition is your best choice.
Yes, we will send electronic version first then post DVD if you purchase DVD for keeping.
thank you for supporting us.
October 18, 2014
Last year I bought SA Chess Quad Core Edition V1.1; I use with my desk top (Core i5-2320) and my notebook (Core i7-4500U). Both are installed with Windows 7 64 bit. The SA Chess It works great, strong and smart. However the thinking details window and the Move List widow show in alien language (not English or Chinese language).
For the new SA Chess V1.2, the thinking details window shows correctly in English. But the Move List widow still shows in alien language (not English or Chinese language).
How can I solve this problem?
If I want to buy the new SA Chess V1.2, which version should I buy? SA Chess Quad-Cores or SA Chess Octg-Cores ?
For the new SA Chess V1.2, we need to send our machine id to produce a key to active SA Chess software. This means SA Chess is used in one pc for one license? If we want to install the software in two pc, do we have to buy two licenses?
hi,
the Move List widow still shows in alien language (not English or Chinese language). How can I solve this problem?
We heard this kind of issue first time since V1.2 released, could you upload a screenshot with incorrect code in the movelist?
which version should I buy? SA Chess Quad-Cores or SA Chess Octg-Cores ?
If you bought SA Chess V1.1, that is free to upgrade to 1.2 same cores edition , and pay the price gap to upgrade Octg cores edition or above, please let us know which option you want.
This means SA Chess is used in one pc for one license? If we want to install the software in two pc, do we have to buy two licenses?
No, currently one user can install the software on his/her own reasonable number PCs without additional charge. in general , the number is two, if more than two, we might need additional evidence.
thank you for questions.
Hi
Can I use your program on smart phone?
Thanks
Adolf
Hi,
Unfortunately, at the moment sachess can’t run on Andriod / iOS smart phone platform.
Once it can , we will let you know
Hi, I wonder if sachess could play on MacbookPro? , and if I have a MacbookPro i7, which edition would I choose to purchase ? dual, quad, octg, hexa?
Hi, chris:
unfortuantely, No, sachess can’t run on macbook, just can run on windows XP and above.
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Hi
Currently, i have Octg-cores version1.2. Want to upgrade to version 1.3. How much? and how to purchase? Thanks.
hello,
it is free to upgrade V1.3 from V1.2 between same cores edition.
please send us an email with email address on our records.
Can the new SA Chess V1.3 work with Windows 10.
yes, works perfectly with win10
Hi Sa chess,
Maybe You send to me Sachess 1.6 beta 2017(23012017) 64bit 2U
I want to to test game and learning.
My Email: andehit_fomic@yahoo.com
Thank you.
You need join QQ group 18866504 to download, it is beta version , for test only
Can Sa Chess beat the xmqs or typhoon engines
It depends, if 30+30 time mode, over 950 of total 1000 game results is draw.
You need join QQ group 18866504 to download, it is beta version , for test only
Please provide link to join QQ group
go to http://qq-international.soft32.com/ to download QQ international , then join qq group 18866504 in QQ.
Hi dear, i have a pc 64 core, let me know how much for sw 64u
hi,
SA Chess 64-Cores Ultimate Edition: support 64 CPU cores
now only US $979.99
please go to http://www.sachess.com/purchase_sa_chess/ to all price
Ps: if you have viber i'll call you
sorry, no viber, please visit http://www.sachess.com/contact_sa_chess/ to contact us
Hi mr Sa Chess, my enginge is not runni]ng can you come to my pc and fix for me please
hi,
yes, we can do that , but we are travelling oversea, please allow a couple of days to solve your issue , please send message on QQ to confirm the time point
Hi bro sachess. i'm back thanks for answer.
Hi Sir,
I am very impressed by the result of SA Chess 1.7.
Congrats!
I bought SA Chess 1.5 last year in November.
How can I get 1.7?
Hi, Lau:
we will deliver 1.7 stuff to your email inbox shortly.
Hi,SaChess 1.6 no good for endgame..
yes, the latest 1.8 much better.
can you upload 1.8 1day trial?
sorry, 1.8 not for trial at the moment
sachess v1.6 32 bit better than 64 bit
not really, 64bit is 1.5 time faster than 32bit
Try playing chinese chess.
Hi, I am using MacBook Pro. Can I use the software on Mac?
sorry, sachess only run on windows currently.
Hi,
I downloaded the 1.6 version for trying, but everytime I save my setting and exit it said the program has problem and I reload the game but it did'nt save my setting.
very disaapointed!
I am running the microsoft windows 10 can the version 2.0 be good for the windows 10?
I woud like to buy the newest of your version, but I am affaid that it will do the same. Its will not save my setting .
hi,
sorry to hear that, that’s the common question caused by windows UAC, please see here http://www.sachess.com/sa_chess_support/ Why I need input key every time? :
Why I need input key every time?
This is the reason that win7/8 UAC mode blocked the write operation of SACHESS, so you can right click on SAChess and choose “ run as administrator”
if there’s no option: run as administrator.
(Assume your OS is windows 7. )
I would suggest you to follow these steps:
a. Right click on the program.
b. Under Compatibility tab, check if you have the option “Run this program as an administrator”.
Hi,
I bought the 8 cores 1.9 version. I have 2 questions:
1) Can I install the purchased license for 2 machines (my desktop and laptop) or do I have to buy another one for my laptop?
2) How can I make update to version 2.0
Thank you!
hi, sorry for reply later,
1 yes, you need to buy another license
2 we will send you the latest version download info
please send us an email from your purchased email address, we can’t your email address on our files.
Thanks.
i like 1 sac chess v.17 . please tell me know how ?
i like 1 sac chess v.17 . please tell me know how ?
hi,
please go to http://www.sachess.com/purchase_sa_chess/ , then choose your desired edition, add to cart, thanks
hello !
Sachess v.17 do u have up link free ? thanks !
hi,
there is no 1.7 or later for free at the moment.
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I d to download a strongest chines Chess Software into my Apples Computer.
How much do I have to pay?
Hi, unfortunately, sachess does not support mac OS, and only run on win7 and later windows OS
what’s sa chess engine book .obk?
That’s open book for engine