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Subject: Re: There is only one 10x8 / 8x8 chess protocol - TMCI

Author: Reinhard Scharnagl

Date: 12:23:51 07/18/05

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On July 18, 2005 at 15:15:10, Matthias Gemuh wrote:

Hi Matthias ,

>>it is my decision how to use my intellectual properties.
>>
>Perfectly right. Unfortunately this also means SMK's VIP bonus plus the fact
>that his GUI is already available at a known and affordable price gives him
>an advantage in setting standards.

because of that is the problem, a correction is needed, as fast as possible.
If the Chess960 adventure fails, SMK easily could switch to his other goals,
but the wounded Chess960 scene will be left.

>>Give me a free house and you will get a free GUI in short.
>>
>Many will not believe it.

Currently it is more common to believe in incompatible proposals than in my
true statements. If my family would be happy, a lot of people could benefit.

>>SMIRF is supporting 10x8 and 8x8 chess.
>>It cannot be directly compared to Shredder.
>>
>Then your standard will have to co-exist with SMK's and programmers will choose
>which one to support.

The X-FEN is independent from protocols or GUIs, it is either compatible or not.
Shredder-FEN currently is not. X-FEN currently is.

Reinhard.



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