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Subject: Re: Program for Beginners?

Author: D.B. Morris

Date: 20:12:56 12/05/04

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On December 05, 2004 at 22:40:46, Dan Andersson wrote:

> That depends on what you mean by overwhelming.
> If you mean simple to use then a program like Leen Ammeraals Queen that comes
>with its own simple GUI as well as a WB engine might be OK.
> OTOH, if you mean playing strength. Then TSCP with a low depth limit or The
>Crazy Bishop with a node limit are good coices. Any WB engine with limitations
>are good choices, BTW.
>
>MvH Dan Andersson


Yes...a simple GUI and something that works with Windows XP...also the site for
download would be good.  I've tried a couple (as seen in an earlier post for old
programs) that gives XP a nervous breakdown. (Not overwhelming meaning at some
level a beginner wins occasionally.  Some of the programs at depth 1 would be
too strong for young children just starting).
Thanks,
dbm




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