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Subject: Re: Strongest programs in closed positions??

Author: Ed Panek

Date: 11:19:28 03/14/03

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On March 14, 2003 at 13:35:55, Will Strickland wrote:

>Hi all. Just curious as to what some of you feel are the best current programs
>for evaluating closed positions(locked pawn chains and semi-locked pawn chains,
>etc...). And which of the top programs demonstrate a major weakness in this
>area? I know that programs, in general, suffer in closed positions compared to
>open ones. But how would you rate the performance of Fritz, Shredder, Tiger,
>Junior, Hiarcs, Chessmaster, Crafty, Ruffian, etc... in such positions? Thanks.
>
>Will


Actually Crafty seems fairly good in these types of positions. Especially where
a pawn break can occur.


Ed



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