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Subject: Re: Opinion about which Chess program is strongest

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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