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Subject: Re: Opinion about which Chess program is strongest

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 13:27:23 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.

Shredder 7.04 , imo, is the strongest available engine.  I have seen nothing for
me to change my mind.

I do not have DF8, so my opinion excludes DF8, but some people are talking like
it too may be strong as Shredder.






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