Penguin is a PGN viewer / reader / editor and desktop board software for the review and analysis of games of Chess.

It is a freeware program for Windows, and can be downloaded from this web page.

Penguin can interface with UCI chess engines to analyse game positions. It also contains a database of opening positions from the world's premier tournaments to enable you to explore the most popular lines of opening play.

Use Penguin to

• Store and replay your games and the games of the professionals.
• Launch a quick chess board from your desktop.
• Analyse game positions with the help of a UCI game engine and identify the best sequence of moves.
• Guide you along the best lines of opening play, lines favoured by the top professionals of today.

My objective was to create a compact, non-commercial product that could stand alongside the existing editors and offer some original functionality. I hope that you will find it an enjoyable and useful product and that it will help you improve your skill at Chess.

Gorrion Game Server. Gorrion is my online game playing site. Chess is one of the games supported. Please do try. [ gorrion ]

November 2025. Some users with Windows 11 are having problems running the program and get an error message that mentions a bad CTL3D32.DLL file. If you get this please read the solution further down.

June 2021. Version 17.3 of Penguin was released.

Penguin is available in two download versions: standard and portable. Standard continues the line of releases that have been available so far. The portable version is for users who need to keep Penguin on a USB drive or other portable device.

Standard Version.  The download is one executable installation program file. To download the file hit the link below. Run the installation program and follow the on-screen prompts. The installation program unpacks all the Penguin files that are needed. Please read the ReadMe and Licence files that are included.

Download Penguin v17.3

Portable Version.  The download is a compressed archive of all the files you will need. Unzip the archive and store the contents in a directory on your device. Please read the information in the CHM document about the portable version.

Download Penguin v17.3 ( portable )

Under Windows 11 you might get an error message that says that CTL3D32.DLL is not correct or cannot be found.

For many years CTL3D32.DLL has been a Windows system file. But a recent update for Windows 11 removed this DLL. Microsoft announced some time ago that this file would be deprecated. Now Windows 11 will display a 'missing CTL3D32.DLL' whenever you try to run an application that relies on this DLL.

The DLL will need to be restored, back into directory C:\Windows\SysWOW64. A copy of the DLL might possibly be found in a directory of the form C:\Windows\WinSxS\x86_microsoft-windows-ctl3d32_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. If it is there ( or somewhere else in the C:\Windows subdirectories ) copy it to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 and see if that works. If that doesn't work then you might need a different CTL3D32.DLL file. You will need to search and find one online. If that one still doesn't work contact me and I will try to help.

Mycut Plugin Coreldraw X7 //top\\ Direct

If you are still using the robust and reliable CorelDRAW X7 (released in 2014) and need a seamless bridge between your design software and your cutting machine, this article is for you. We will explore what the MyCut plugin is, why it is a game-changer for version X7, how to install it, and how to optimize your workflow.

is a specialized plugin designed for CorelDRAW to streamline the workflow for sign-making, vinyl cutting, and laser engraving. It acts as a bridge between your design in CorelDRAW and your cutting machine (such as vinyl cutters, plotters, or laser machines).

Insert your CorelDraw installation media, select "Modify installation," and ensure that VBA/Utilities are checked and installed. 2. "Cannot Open Port" or "Plotter No Response" Error

I can provide specific settings and parameters for your exact setup. Mycut Plugin Coreldraw X7

Disclaimer: MyCut is a third-party product. CorelDRAW and CorelDRAW X7 are trademarks of Corel Corporation. Always verify plugin compatibility with your specific version (Build number) of X7.

Tighten the physical carriage belts on your machine. If the issue persists, locate the "Scale Calibration" tool inside the Mycut plugin to calibrate X and Y axis accuracy. If you need help fine-tuning your system, please share:

Click Send , Plot , or Cut . The cutter will instantly begin executing the pathing. 5. Troubleshooting Common Issues If you are still using the robust and

Turn on the plotter. Open Windows and expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section to verify that your machine is assigned a port number (e.g., COM3). Step 2: Install the Mycut CorelDraw Plugin Close CorelDraw X7 completely.

Use the function if you are cutting heat transfer vinyl for apparel. 5. Send to Plotter

Open the Mycut plugin window, select the contour cut mode, and hit send. The machine will scan the marks to calculate any scaling or rotation adjustments before perfectly cutting your design. Troubleshooting Common Issues Issue 1: The Plotter Does Not Respond It acts as a bridge between your design

Select all text elements and press Ctrl + Q . The plotter cannot read fonts; it only reads vector paths.

Design your graphics in CorelDRAW X7. Ensure all objects are converted to curves ( Ctrl + Q ). Change the outline thickness of your cutting paths to . The plotter only recognizes vector lines, not solid color fills. 2. Set Up the Cutting Page

Set the baud rate strictly to the value specified in your Mycut user manual (most commonly 38400 or 115200 ). Blade and Offset Calibration

Penguin can interface with chess engines that support the Universal Chess Interface ( UCI ) protocol.

Chess engines are stand alone executables that form the computational core of a chess playing program. They can analyse game positions and suggest best moves. If an engine supports multi best line analysis then the relative strengths of different moves can also be obtained.

64 Bit Engines.  Many chess engines come in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but only 64-bit engines will work on a 64-bit computer.

No UCI engine comes packaged with Penguin. Users will need to download their own. There are many UCI engines available for download and most will require no special configuration or setup. Penguin is not a chess playing tool ( i.e. human vs. computer ) but a tool for game analysis, so not all engines will be suitable for use with Penguin.

The following UCI chess engines ( all 32-bit ) work well and require no configuration. Try these first.

• Critter 1.2
• Fruit 2.3.1
• Gambit Fruit 1.0 Beta 4bx
• Houdini 1.5a w32
• Rybka 2.3.2a mp 32-bit
• Stockfish 2.1.1 JA
• Toga II 2.0 SE

Hnefatafl,  Tawlbwrdd,  Tablut,  Brandubh.

I have been able to adapt the Penguin program and create a version of that software for the games of Hnefatafl, Tawlbwrdd, Tablut, Brandubh.  Download it from my web page.

[ heron.html ]

[ Rules for Tablut and the other games ]

A companion game editor, GoRilla, is available for the games of Connect6, Go, Havannah, Hex, Kropki, Othello ( Reversi ), Pente, Unlur.  Download it from my web page.

[ gorilla.html ]

Gorrion is my online game playing site.  In addition to Chess it also supports games of Backgammon, Brandubh, Breakthrough, Go, Havannah, Hawalis, Hex, Hnefatafl, JadeJack, Kauri, Margo, Merels, Onyx, Othello ( Reversi ), Pente, Tablut, Tawlbwrdd, Toguz Kumalak, Unlur, Y.  Please do try.

[ http://www.dashstofsk.net/gorrion.php ]

You may contact me at [ ].

Please put forward any comments and suggestions you may have. If you experience something you think might be a bug then do let me know. Likewise if there is some feature or enhancement that you feel would make a nice improvement. All opinions will be welcomed.

Your Valued Support. If this program is useful to you please take a moment to make a donation. Penguin cost me a lot of time and personal effort and your donation will help keep my interest alive in this project and will fund further development.