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Subject: Re: Rebel 12

Author: Matt Thomas

Date: 21:28:30 03/11/04

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On March 11, 2004 at 12:19:45, Sergio Scalfaro wrote:

>I'have the paid version of rebel ver. 12.01 for windows, but i see that the
>dos version ver 12.02 is more strong, THe Lokasoft dont have the same treatment
>for paid member i think very unhappy of this.
>
>Sergio Scalfaro

I have both as well.  I find that playing either gives me an enjoyable, yet
devastating game!  I never win against either at the strongest level of play.
Have you played and beaten Rebel 12/Windows version at the strongest level?

Just some info: Ed Schroder is retired and he has sold Rebel 12/Windows version
to Lokasoft.  This Windows version was created for Rebel fans who have really
wanted a Windows version for a long time.  I for one am very thankful that he
has made this version and am glad to have it.  It plays great in the
ChessPartner interface!  This version may be the last and only version for
Windows since Ed has retired - unless he decides to make another version.  It is
excellent that he decided to make a Rebel/Windows version before retirement and
shows how much he cares for us Rebel fans.

The DOS version I believe is just his hobby version, but since he will likely
continue work on it from time to time you can expect that it would get stronger.
 I don't really know if it is stronger than the Windows version because I
haven't reviewed any tests results to show this, but even if it is you should
really be thankful that he has released this version freely.

Ed Schroder has given a lot to the Chess Community and if there was a Chess Hall
of Fame I would definitely nominate him to be in it.  I have read his story on
his web site and find him to be an impressive person.  I have played his Rebel
from Century 4 up to the latest version 12 Windows and DOS and it is one of my
favorite chess programs of all time.

Regards, matt



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