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Subject: Re: Analysis Software

Author: Don Dailey

Date: 18:41:22 06/21/98

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On June 21, 1998 at 20:27:46, Bryan R. Drysdale wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I'm would like your opinions on the strongest commercial programs available with
>respect to position analysis. I already use the latest Crafty and the Rebel 9
>analysis engine. I'm looking for a third program to round out my collection. My
>interest is NOT in the strongest in a timed game, but rather the strongest when
>given plenty of time and lots of memory.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bryan

You may already have this program.  I suspect Rebel is either the
program you want or very close to it.   You might also look at
Chess Genius to round out your collection.  This is a really
neat program, incredibly strong and although many folks hate its
boring style you will not see it making very many weak moves.
I have a theory that Genius is the very strongest chess program
you could own if you do not consider the opening book.  I think
a few other top programs have better books but Genius is in the
top group no matter what.

I'm guessing that the programs that use a pre-processor may
benefit somewhat less with overnight searches.  Unfortunately
I believe Genius makes heavy use of pre-processor  but I do
not know this for sure.  I also believe Rebel either does not
use this, or uses it sparingly.  Maybe Ed will correct me if
I'm wrong.


- Don




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