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Subject: Re: Why is Chessmaster so popular in CCC?

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 12:16:56 07/05/00

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On July 05, 2000 at 14:58:53, Peter Kappler wrote:

>I agree - it is not a program for serious players.  Great engine, poor
>interface.
>
>It is really not as popular here as it seems.  Most of the posts you see are
>made by a small group of two or three people who enjoy creating new CM
>"personalities" by tweaking a few engine parameters.  They post the results from
>matches between different personalities, but most of the results are based on a
>very small number of games, and lack real statistical significance.
>
>I haven't seen much participation in these threads outside of those people.

Yes, that about sums it up. Good engine, dubious interface, few people involved
and a lot of posts about settings and tournaments.

Best wishes...
Mogens



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