Author: allan johnson
Date: 03:35:31 04/17/98
I've been reading the comments about the strength of Fritz5 in comparison to other computers with great interest.My impression is thatwhile Fritz5 is very strong tactically and positionally and can defeat Rebel9 and Hiarcs6 in speed and rapid games, at tournament level it is beaten regularly. All the programmed strengths count for little in complicated middle games where even the slightest weaker moves accumulate to a point where the programme finishes up with a lost endgame.Admittedly Fritz5 does perform better in certain openings (Sicilians,Grunfelds and even gambits)where tactical strength rather than positional knowledge is important.Overall though I thnk that it is absurd to suggest it is 61 ELO points stronger than the Rebel9. My comments are in no way intended as a put down of Fritz5.I absolutely love the programme.In fact it is my favourite. It must be said though that it is not the best.
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