How do I use xboard + gnuchess to play bughouse standalone?

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From: John Hardin
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 19:44

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Hey, all.

The FAQ covers how to use xboard to play bughouse on an ICS server, but 
I'd like to practice by myself. Is there any way to set up xboard + 
gnuchess to play bughouse with the computer playing three of the players?

Thanks for any advice!

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Subject: How do I use xboard + gnuchess to play bughouse standalone?
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