: Click the "Board" icon in the top menu bar to open a new board window.
: Use the "Side to move" radio buttons on the right to select which color goes first. Chessbase
: Ensure the position is legal (e.g., both kings must be on the board, and pawns cannot be on the 1st or 8th ranks) before saving it to your database. Entering and Organizing Games : Click the "Board" icon in the top
: Common shortcuts include Ctrl+Z to undo moves and Ctrl+F to flip the board. Customizing Your Post/Layout Chessbase
: To insert a variation, simply make a different move on the board; a dialogue will appear asking if you want to create a "New variation" or "Overwrite" the existing line.