Author: Vincent Lejeune
Date: 15:42:22 01/01/04
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On January 01, 2004 at 17:03:57, Kurt Utzinger wrote: >On January 01, 2004 at 16:20:59, Pete Melissakis wrote: > >>On January 01, 2004 at 15:50:29, Kurt Utzinger wrote: >> >>>On January 01, 2004 at 14:49:15, Ed Trice wrote: >>> >>>>I have seen many test positions with remarks like "Program X can see this Mate >>>>in Y in Z seconds, whereas Program W requires V minutes...." >>>> >>>>Programs have their weak and strong points, and the nuclear versions that >>>>recently participated at the WCCC may not be accessible to us mere chess >>>>enthusiasts. >>>> >>>>So my question is: What program can actually be purchased and installed on a PC >>>>that is the strongest? >>>> >>>>I know this is not 100% objective and opinions may vary widely, but I am >>>>interested in hearing these opinions. >>> >>> >>> Hard to say. It depends on what's important: >>> - vs humans >>> - vs other engines >>> - only for analysing purposes >>> - with/without book >>> - short/long time controls >>> - open/closed positions >>> - tactical/dynamic/quiet positions >>> The 4-5 best engines are almost of same strenght and >>> you must have them all to have fun :-) >>> Kurt >> >>So which is the best for >> (1) Analyzing games >> (2) Analyzing positions >> >>Pete > > My list mentioned above should be altered to: > - vs humans > - vs other engines > - short/long time controls > - with/without book > - only for analysing purposes for either > open/closed/tactical/dynamic/quiet positions > Kurt I suggest to add : in opening/middlegame/endgame thanks for your good work Kurt !
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