Author: Richard J Allbert
Date: 00:16:02 09/28/04
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On September 28, 2004 at 00:33:24, Bernie Shapiro wrote: >. Playchess.com ... I've used it for two years, but recently changed to the ICC. The playchess interface is excellent - the same as the Fritz GUI. It is far better than the ICC alternative, Blitzin. Another advantage of Playchess is the menu system - more user friendly than the Blitzin console driven interface, which takes a while to get used to. Every day, tournaments are held with prizes, along with many private tournaments. There is also an engine room for playing engine vs engine matches (if you have a copy of Fritz). The server also offers lectures and simultaneous displays. However, the ICC is a better server - the live broadcasts are handled in a more professional manner (designated commentator, accurate timings) - as opposed to Playchess, which relies on someone logging in and copying moves from the host site. The help facility on the ICC is better than Playchess - once you are used to the console interface, you can ask any question and a designated team of helpers answer your query. I can't stress enough how good the help team, and associated files are. The material dwarfs the Playchess support. (it needs to be though, considering the interface). Another advantage is that there are more players on ICC throughout a 24 hr period, and many more GM's, than Playchess and players seem to be more sporting on the ICC - after nearly every game on ICC, your receive amessage from the opponent thanking you for the game - a rare occurrence on Playchess. So, Playchess (vs ICC) - nice looks, great interface, fewer GM'S, poor help facility, fewer players, poor broadcasting. I hope this helps, Richard
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