Author: Kurt Utzinger
Date: 14:03:57 01/01/04
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On January 01, 2004 at 16:20:59, Pete Melissakis wrote:
>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
My list mentioned above should be altered to:
- vs humans
- vs other engines
- short/long time controls
- with/without book
- only for analysing purposes for either
open/closed/tactical/dynamic/quiet positions
Kurt
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