Author: Paul
Date: 15:02:46 09/10/98
Chessmaster 6000 Just to inform those know who already know Chessmaster 6000 is available from the creator of Chessmaster, Mindscape, for $19.95 at 1-800-859-3387. Additionally you receive your choice of a free gift. Although the engine/AI is identical to Chessmaster 5000/5500 :-( Chessmaster 5600 Okay, I'm sure everyone realizes Chessmaster 5000/5500 will not allow Selective Searching beyond 10 ply. Well, I found an easy way to by pass the limitation of 10 ply by creating a file "CM5600.cmx" which you may download at the PacMall chess site. This could place Chessmaster on a more equal level with "so-called" superior programs such as Fritz 5. All those interested in downloading the small .cmx file please visit my chess site at: http://www.pacific-mall.com/games/chess/library/chessmaster_new.htm One note concerning the Walter-Pilz-SPV settings. I am finding the King Safety setting of 170, compared to default of 100, to high. Chessmaster tends to make horrifying moves, such as trapping its Queen, simply to protect the King during non threatening King moves. I would like to suggest a King Safety of 120. One more note concerning Fritz 5 vs. Chessmaster 5555. I believe the two programs are quite equal at 30 minutes per game. Although, it would appear Chessmaster has a clear lead at 40 Moves/2 Hours. It is amazing that such an old engine such as King 2.55 could even complete with programs such as Fritz 5. Visit my chess site to download the CM5600.cmx file and read further detail about Chessmaster 6000 & 5600. Best Wishes, Pacific Mall
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