Companion app for the tCheck handheld spectrometer

Make potency testing easier! The tCheck Android App allows you to calculate your recipe dose, log your CBV test and review previous results.

Having your tests on your phone will help declutter and organize your herbal testing process. Being consistent is more than knowing your infusion strength, but also keeping track of what works best for you.

What's New in the Latest Version 4.4

Last updated on Jun 18, 2024

Minor fixes for UI

Introduction

tCheck is a versatile board game that combines elements of chess and checkers, offering a unique and challenging experience for players of all skill levels. Played on a 10x10 checkered board, tCheck blends the strategic depth of chess with the simplicity and accessibility of checkers.

Gameplay

The game is played with two players, each controlling an army of pieces. The pieces move on the squares of the board, capturing opponent's pieces and maneuvering to checkmate the opposing king.

Pieces and Moves

The game features six types of pieces:

* King: Moves one square in any direction.

* Queen: Moves any number of squares along a rank, file, or diagonal.

* Rook: Moves any number of squares along a rank or file.

* Bishop: Moves any number of squares diagonally, staying on the same color.

* Knight: Moves in an "L" pattern, two squares in one direction and then one square perpendicularly.

* Pawn: Moves forward one square, or two squares on its initial move. Captures diagonally forward one square.

Special Moves

* Castling: A special move involving the king and one of the rooks, where the king moves two squares towards a rook, which then hops over the king.

* En Passant: A special pawn capture that occurs when a pawn moves two squares forward from its starting position and lands beside an opponent's pawn. The opponent has the option to capture the first pawn "en passant," as if it had moved only one square forward.

* Promotion: If a pawn reaches the opposite side of the board, it can be promoted to any other piece (queen, rook, bishop, or knight).

Winning the Game

The game is won when one player checkmates the opposing king. Checkmate occurs when the king is under immediate threat of capture (check) and has no legal moves to escape.

Strategy

tCheck combines the positional play of chess with the tactical elements of checkers. Players must develop their pieces, control the center, and create threats to the opponent's king. The game also requires an understanding of pawn structure, piece coordination, and tactical combinations.

Conclusion

tCheck is an engaging and strategic game that offers a unique blend of chess and checkers. Its accessible rules and challenging gameplay make it suitable for players of all levels. Whether you are a seasoned chess enthusiast or a casual gamer, tCheck provides an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.