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Subject: Re: Extreme Chess program

Author: ramon b. de robles

Date: 14:21:31 09/23/98

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On September 23, 1998 at 17:16:05, John Coffey wrote:

>On September 23, 1998 at 16:20:31, Tom Jones wrote:
>
>>I just noticed that my Electronic Boutique has the old Extreme Chess program for
>>about $20. Is this a good deal? I understand that it is based on the Fritz 4
>>engine.
>
>
>I have both Extreme Chess and Fritz 5.   Both are good programs that are
>very similar.  I like Extreme Chess and think that it is a good buy.  Best Buy
>stores have it for $19.
>
>What I like about Extreme Chess is the nice interface, limited database, and
>the ability to control the level of difficulty by rating.
>
>What is better about Fritz5 is the stronger engine, voice (which I like),
>bigger database, and the ability to review the opening book by winning
>percentages.
>
>John Coffey


What is lacking with Extreme is the Autoplay Mode ( Engine vs. Engine) and the
interface with other engines such as Doctor, Hiarchs , JUNIOR, ETC.




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