Author: Alan Grotier
Date: 17:42:23 10/17/03
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On October 17, 2003 at 17:36:39, Frank Nelson wrote:
>I would as a matter of logic I would like pose a question. If one was going to
>buy a delicated chess computer which version of Excalibur would be the best
>over-all value. There is the King Arthur, the Ivan II, and Igor. Ivan II seem to
>be a best-seller because it's always in and out of stock. Which machine talks
>the most trash while being able to back it up like Fritz 8 (an analogous
>comparison for sure). Thanks for taking time and your opinions would be
>welcomed.
>
>cordially yours, Frank Nelson
Frank,
The question is of course what are you looking for.
Do not compare in the same breath F8 with the others you list.
F8 is one of the top chess engines.The others you mention are not.
The difference is,with those you mention you MAY stand a chance
to draw once in a while,with F8 you WILL always be beaten.
And I am sure you know that F8 is a software program and not deicated.
I have F8 and only use it for analysis on my computer.
Because of my ELO level and the fact I like to play chess on a real
size tournament board I am concidering buying the Excalibure
Grandmaster.
Frank please know that the Exc. Grandmaster has many limitations
compared to F8. Eg: Strength,Analysis,Opening book depth,
no.moves take back etc.
The engines you list do not have the features of Exc. Grandmaster.
So you decide.What do you want?...........Alan
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