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Subject: Re: how strong is rebel 10 ?

Author: Enrique Irazoqui

Date: 04:56:42 10/06/98

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On October 06, 1998 at 05:08:54, ed  wrote:

>In previous versions of Rebel, there was always a mention of the estimate
>stength increase going to a newer version. But this time around, I can't find
>anything on this on Rebel's website. After all, my decision to or not to
>purchase Rebel10 is *based* on this very crucial piece of information! Also, is
>the increment in strength of Rebel10 over Rebel9 about the same as to Rebel9
>over Rebel8?
>
>
>Rebel9 says 2580 on the CD. What speed PC is assumed here? And is 2580 based on
>comp-human or comp-comp result?
>
>Appreciate any enlightenment here.

I played only 2 matches at 40/40 on 2 PII-400 with 256 MB RAM. Rebel 10 beat
Fritz 5 20-18 and tied with Junior 5 10-10.

Rebel 10 feels stronger than Rebel 9, but I don't know to what extent this will
show in computer-computer games.

Enrique



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