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Subject: Re: Opinion about which Chess program is strongest

Author: Pete Melissakis

Date: 13:20:59 01/01/04

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On January 01, 2004 at 15:50:29, Kurt Utzinger wrote:

>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

So which is the best for
  (1) Analyzing games
  (2) Analyzing positions

Pete



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