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Subject: Re: What Is The Rating of Comet B27?

Author: Drexel,Michael

Date: 03:26:56 02/15/03

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On February 15, 2003 at 05:46:47, John Hill wrote:

>I've been looking for an engine I can play at tournament time controls without
>getting stomped (something stronger than the Sapphire II but weaker than
>Crafty). I think Comet B27 fits the bill. It's one of the freebies included with
>Chessbase programs.
>
>I can't find the older SSDF lists. Other sources suggest anywhere from
>2390-2470. Any opinions on where it's at on a 1.2 Ghz? (Or any suggestions for
>interesting programs meeting the stronger-than-Sapphire-weaker-than-Crafty
>criterion.
>
>As great as it is to own GM-level programs, the only way I can play them is with
>an average time setting and frequent adjournments (I presume this hybrid of OTB
>and postal chess has become quite popular).
>
>Thanks,

Actually Comet is not weaker than Crafty.
Comet is one of the best freebies.

http://www.chessbase.com/download/index.asp?cat=Engines

I suggest to download Exchess 4.03   ~2100
                   or InmiChess      ~2200

http://www.chessbase.de/download/index.asp?cat=Engine+Archiv

or Sjeng 12.11 ~2400

if it really has to be a Chessbase native engine.




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