Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 16:09:54 03/13/04
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On March 13, 2004 at 18:49:26, Roy Brunjes wrote: >On March 13, 2004 at 17:54:18, Eugene Smith wrote: > >>Whats with CM9K,it`s probaly the most ignored chess program out. >>Most of the chess web sites seem to avoid it like the plague!!! >>Any comments? > >CM9000 is a "mass market" program -- or so I have heard it described as that >before. It generally sells for a lower price than products from ChessBase or >other major chess software providers / vendors. It is sold at almost any >computer-related retail outlet and that may lead many to think it must be junk >for the masses to consume -- surely not for the educated chess program user?! >;^) > >It seems to be not "cool" to think CM9000 is a decent program. It does seem >cool to think Fritz, Shredder, Hiarcs, Junior, etc are good programs. That, I >believe, contributes to its less than high profile treatment on various >websites. Those who would profess to know something about chess software would >not want to be perceived as less than knowledgeable about chess software by >talking about CM9000, in my opinion. > >Coolness is irrelevant to my situation - I'm way over trying to do trendy >things. I just want something that provides value to me. CM9000 does, and so >does Fritz for that matter. The engine has always been "cool" and it clearly seems to be one of the fastest mate solvers from judging Merlino's posts. My interest in CM started with Version 8 due to the winboard compatibility. One thing that surprised me (not being a Chessmaster user) was the quality of IM Waitzkin tutorials - they are well done. I didn't wast any time picking up a copy of CM9K. And yes I have all the other "cool" programs too. I'm not a big fan of all the boards and pieces etc, but they are selling that program to many people who are not members of chess federations and chess clubs - and that is a good thing. Getting more people involved with chess is good - especially people who were not involved at all with chess previously. Chessmaster is good for chess.
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