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Subject: Re: Is Computer Chess Software A Mature Market ??

Author: Robert Pawlak

Date: 11:50:08 10/29/04

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>For example Fritz has virtually every function a person could ever dream of and
>the graphics are certainly adequate for play.
>
>Perhaps, some of you have an opinion on this.
>
>Cordially

Tony,

I beg to disagree with the above statement. If your definition of chess software
only included playing programs, then it is probably fair to say that there is
not too much room for improvement, EXCEPT in one key area, which is
handicapping. Furthermore, attempts at making an engine play in a realistic
human fashion have also been unsuccessful to date.

If your definition of chess software includes databases and chess servers, then
there is still plenty of innovation occuring. Take a look at Chess Assistant 8
for an example of this.

But frankly, some companies are no longer innovating, for multiple reasons. They
include:

1. Limited market
2. Captive market
3. Lack of vision

So the bottom line is that there is still plenty of room to grow in this market.

Bob



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