Create standalone Windows program with simple graphics?

[Poster28]

>> I'd like to program and compile a simple graphics program (showing
>> something like a chess board, some numbers and buttons, mouse support)
>> ...
> 2d or 3d graphics? You could start by looking at pygame and pyopengl.
2D Graphics.

>> ... and provide it as a standalone binary for Windows users.
> py2exe, althought this is a bit of a PITA. I'd get your game working
> first and worry about this aspect of the project last.

Luckily its more of a simulations - not meant to be nice looking or
comfortable. I only need bitmaps positioned like a chess board and also
some mouse support. Hope it will work :)