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Subject: Re: Opinion about which Chess program is strongest

Author: James T. Walker

Date: 08:18:21 01/02/04

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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.

There is no "strongest" engine for all occasions.  They are like doctors, don't
trust only one opinion.  Get another opinion.  So the best thing to do is get at
least 3 of the top commercial programs (Shredder,Fritz,Junior,Hiarcs, etc.) and
then be really confused when they all disagree!
:-)



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