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Subject: Re: Still another boring wish list

Author: John Merlino

Date: 10:46:15 10/28/01

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On October 28, 2001 at 13:36:08, Alan Grotier wrote:

>Here's hoping everyone does not run for the door when whish list is mentioned.
>
>As we all know present chess engines can just about trounce everybody.
>But for the initiated and passionate few,stronger engines are not desired by
>those who are genuinely interessed in the game of chess,who like to play chess
>and who want to progress.
>
>By these comments I do not mean stop the strength progress.On the contrary,
>I can easely see that developments in this area could lead to insights
>elswere : better games at lower strengths for example.
>
>By all means let's have very strong programs: mais "de grĂ¢ce" progammers
>gives us,the less gifted,the opportunity to progress.
>
>Chess Master is a perfect example of how to cater to those under 2000 ELO.
>We need more of this TYPE of program.
>CM analysis presentation is much better because it gives not only who's winning
>and loosing,but in addition what has been accomplished.Eg better pawn struture,
>better mobility etc.And it can present this if required with the spoken word.
>This type of flexibilty is what we need.
>
>If it is any encouragement to those who design chess engines I have improved
>200 Elo thanks to you.
>
>I enjoy chess but I want to understand why I loose.
>More importantly I want to win!

On behalf of the Chessmaster team, many thanks for your kind words. Hopefully
you'll like the next version even more!

jm



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