Author: Kurt Utzinger
Date: 12:50:29 01/01/04
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On January 01, 2004 at 14:49:15, Ed Trice wrote:
>I have seen many test positions with remarks like "Program X can see this Mate
>in Y in Z seconds, whereas Program W requires V minutes...."
>
>Programs have their weak and strong points, and the nuclear versions that
>recently participated at the WCCC may not be accessible to us mere chess
>enthusiasts.
>
>So my question is: What program can actually be purchased and installed on a PC
>that is the strongest?
>
>I know this is not 100% objective and opinions may vary widely, but I am
>interested in hearing these opinions.
Hard to say. It depends on what's important:
- vs humans
- vs other engines
- only for analysing purposes
- with/without book
- short/long time controls
- open/closed positions
- tactical/dynamic/quiet positions
The 4-5 best engines are almost of same strenght and
you must have them all to have fun :-)
Kurt
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