Author: Roy Brunjes
Date: 08:58:21 05/17/03
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On May 16, 2003 at 06:46:53, Mike S. wrote: >I don't know the Chessmaster Server, or if it is still online etc., but I've >read that there are not many players there compared to other servers. My >suggestion would be to try other chess servers which are very popular, like ICC, >FICS, ChessNet or Playchess.com. You'll find free software required to access >them on their websites. All offer either free access or limited but free guest >access. > >For the URLs, see the "Online" section at: >http://www.computerschach.de/netguide/ > >Most of the programs will be able to save your games in PGN, which you could >then load into Chessmaster 9000 for analysis, comparison with opening theory, or >to create a database of your triumphs in the Database Room etc... > >Regards, >M.Scheidl I second the comments above. I have given up on CM9000 and its so-called internet play capability. I am a veteran of more than 20 years of working with computers (programming in various languages, Databases, MVS, VMS, Unix, Windows, Linux) and I could not ever figure out how their GUI works. I got on, but could never manage to start a game of my own with someone else. It was an exercise in frustration that I gave up on after 3 weeks. Buy a ChessBase product like Fritz 8, Junior 8, Hiarcs 8, Shredder 7 and play on playchess.com. It is incredibly easy to use and you will be much happier. I am not saying CM9000 is junk! It is a fantastic playing partner and analysis partner. I like it best of all my software as the various personalities give me a huge range of opponents that are fun to play against. The online portion is pure crap though, IMHO. Roy
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