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Subject: Re: Chessbase 8 or Chess Assistant 6?

Author: Roy Eassa

Date: 12:53:53 07/27/01

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On July 27, 2001 at 12:25:39, Chessfun wrote:

>On July 27, 2001 at 11:57:00, John Dahlem wrote:
>
>>I actually know exactly what you mean. My only reason for buying Chessbase would
>>be that it looks about 10x better, which is horrible, but I'll admit it. I know
>>CA 6 is considered better for advanced chess players since it has more features,
>>but I don't know if I'll really need it all, and as Sune said beginners might be
>>overwhelmed.  I'm just pretty sure I can't afford both plus a new computer.
>
>There is nothing wrong with a decision based on cosmetics...
>Christopher wrote a good post;
>http://www.icdchess.com/forums/1/message.shtml?181300
>
>In comparison with his notes I have found;
>1) and 2) about the same.
>3) Clearly CB8 is better.
>4) Same as CB8 analysis.
>5) Is NOT supported in CB8 although it seems CA will NOT be usable
>on other servers. Although as Chris points out it is fun to use.
>
>I also like being able to get online games with CB8 and IMO the
>support provided is extensive, especially online. Also since the
>majority of the engines I own are CB they can easily be run in what
>is the most familiar and likely the best interface.
>

Thank you, Sarah, for some valuable counterpoint.  Your information is very
useful.  On the other hand, now my decision has become difficult again!  ;-)



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