Author: enrico carrisco
Date: 23:21:59 09/12/05
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On September 12, 2005 at 19:15:05, Fernando Villegas wrote: >Not a very satisfying answer. You did exactly what I forecasted: just to mention >Chessmaster. Not very original. It is done once and again for the >"professionallly minded" poster here. It seems with that they believe all is >done and said. >What's more, I doubt you even read the full post because clearly you did not >consider none of my arguments there. >Even when you does not agree in nothing with the argumentation of other guy, >even when you believe you are the absolute owner of truth, even so some >politeness oblige to do someting better than that kind of reply. >I feel I am entittled to something better than just a derogatory comment in >three words. > >Fernando Fernando, I believe you are taking the comment in the wrong context. Consider your post from a different perspective than your own. If you raise the argument that, for some, ELO is not a factor in the consideration of a professional chess program then I believe you have overlooked the correct market segment for such an individual. If 2612 makes no difference over 2600 or anything above 1800 or 1900 is beyond your spectrum -- why are you even in the market for such a program? People with such requirements and needs do not normally look at a professional package to meet such needs. Hence, Amir's comment about ChessMaster. Though you took it in a negative and derogatory manner, he is just stating the facts. Those NOT specifically interested in ELO but desiring a feature-rich GUI and tutor generally look at the less expensive and widely distributed ChessMaster. Why spend $30+ more for something that (as you say) is beyond the necessary strength for a sparring partner? Those willing to pay the premium are definitely concerned with engine improvement. Regards, -elc.
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