Author: Chris Carson
Date: 16:22:58 05/06/01
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On May 06, 2001 at 17:26:22, Peter Berger wrote: >On May 06, 2001 at 17:17:02, Chris Carson wrote: > >>On May 06, 2001 at 16:56:40, John Uren wrote: >> >>>Hi, >>> Would appreciate your help choosing my first chess computer. I am 34 and >>>have not played chess since school days when I ran the chess club!! However, I >>>know all the basics rules but do not know any set moves. I need a chess tutor >>>that will teach me, test me and develop with me so that I do not become bored >>>with it in the future. What would you recommend? Thanks for the help. >> >>I suggest you try before you buy: >> >>Rebel: >>http://www.rebel.nl/edindex.htm >>Great program, full demo that is full strength on fridays and 200 points >>reduced the rest of the time. Opening books and other downloads >>at the site and lots of support. I highly recommend Rebel. :) >> >>Chessbase/Fritz: >>http://chessbase.com/ >>Limited program and 23 move limit on demo, but a very nice program. >> >>Winboard/Crafty: >>http://www.tim-mann.org/chess.html >>Strong free program and graphical interface. These two programs are >>a great addition and provide a very strong opponent and study >>partners. I highly recommend Crafty and Winboard and they are free! :) >> >>When you are ready to buy, buy from ICD, great prices and support! >> >>Best Regards, >>Chris Carson > >OK , not talking about programs which can teach you how to improve your chess ( >already done in another answer to your original post ) . > >Then I'd like to recommed another one : > >Bringer 1.8 ( free download at http://www.reubold.onlinehome.de ) > >You can set it up for any strength required ; it won't tell you _why_ you goofed >( same as the others Chris mentioned ) but you can set the strength to any >number you like and let it challenge you at the strength you want to face . > >Cheers. > >pete Good suggestion Pete. :) Here is a link to Komputer Korner (perhaps a bit dated now) with more suggestions. Page 1 has a lot of downloads for different programs and utilities and page 2 (midway down) has some tips on improvement. http://www.gambitsoft.com/komputer.htm The ICD resource page has more links and the Web Chess Reports http://www.icdchess.com/ccc/resource/index.html CM5,6,7,8K have excellant tutorials. Most of the programs can read PGN files to replay (learn the latest openings, but not necessarly opening theory) games and show analysis. Books are the best bet for theory as mentioned in another post. CM8K post: http://www.icdchess.com/forums/1/message.shtml?168346 Chess Book post: http://www.icdchess.com/forums/1/message.shtml?168358 I am no expert, but these are just a few more suggestions. :) Best Regards, Chris Carson
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