Arena is a free Graphical User Interface (GUI) for chess. Arena assists you in analyzing and playing games as well as in testing chess engines.
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Free Arena is a free Graphical User Interface (GUI) for chess. Arena assists you in analyzing and playing games as well as in testing chess engines.
It doesn't seem to be a legit "Arena" app. Most reliable sources say the latest version is still the 3.5.1. Both "arena" apps pretend to be from Martin Blume... If it's the same app, why can't I see the official 3.5.1 in the old versions? Something's wrong with all the release dates too, so I see some red flags. Very suspicious to say the least... I can't give more than a 1 star, and I won't download any of those versions until I have proofs this app here is legit.
After entering the first move the engine starts playing a game instead of allowing me to input moves. There doesn't seem to be a way to make 'edit' the default mode. I decided to test Arena to see if it is an alternative to commercial GUIs. I am already disappointed with Arena from the word go.
Stephan, use the "Edit" button in the PGN window, or unload the engine. Both should enable you to enter all moves for a game.
Very good and helpful programm for professional chess players