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Subject: Re: WCrafty 17.13 x Shredder versions 3 & 4 - Blitz matches, openings, etc..

Author: Uri Blass

Date: 23:45:34 09/17/00

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On September 17, 2000 at 23:25:26, Martin Grabriel wrote:

>On September 17, 2000 at 22:32:16, Aloisio Ponti Lopes wrote:
>
>>Some of my friends ask why do we need to get the
>>latest copy of the WMCC Champion, or the #1 in SSDF... it really doesn't make
>>any sense to us, common chess players. What are the differences in analysys
>>mode? Is there such a great difference? I'd really want to know what you guys
>>think.
>>
>>A. Ponti
>
>
>I think, for many of us, buying the latest is just an addiction...
>Personally, I will be tempted to buy only if a new version comes with new and
>unique features, or at least significant improvements in GUI. Mere increase in
>engine strength doesn't make sense (i.e. doesn't merit a buy) as I am not a
>master or grandmaster who is out to play against stronger and stronger programs,
>or able to appreciate program style or analysis fully.

You do not need to be a master but only to play in a correspondence tournament
when using chess programs is allowed.

I intend to buy a new program when the final of the correspondence championship
of Israel begins.

Uri



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