Author: Thorsten Czub
Date: 11:36:04 11/21/97
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On November 20, 1997 at 09:11:33, Thorsten Czub wrote: >In the moment there is a computerchess-tournament running in germany. >24 computer-programs fight, operated by a group of hobbyists, against >each other. > >2 rounds a day. > >I will try to get some information, maybe participant-list and ranking >so far. >I guess Rebel9 and Hiarcs6 and maybe Virtual2 or Shredder2 or other TOP- >and LATEST- programs will appear ! > >Each program is allowed to participate with 2 versions (when I remember >it right). > >The operators are well known in the computerchess scene here in germany >(and maybe in foreign countries too). > >Last year the first rank got a prize-found of 1000 ,- DM ! > >I think this motivates operators to give their and their machines best. > >I called them by telephone, but was in between the rounds and they had >no time to tell me. > >Will try again in the evening and also ask if one of the participants >has Internet access to download some games live. > >The tournament last year was very very interesting. Virtual chess on a >slow cyrix did an amazing surprise-ranking. > >We will see what happens this year. >Till later... Very difficult to get information. As far as I have heard: Shredder2 leading with 5 from 5. Nimzo98 with 4 from 5. Hiarcs6 plays on MAC !! No virtual2, but virtual platinum. CSTal plays. 2 or 2.5 points. Fritz5 plays. I will try to get a report after tonight after 10h GERMAN-time.
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