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Subject: Re: Opinion needed - WHat is the best free Chess Database out there

Author: Albert Silver

Date: 05:03:08 01/09/05

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>>Are we talking about just the database or the database _program_? The reason I
>>ask is that if he already has a commercial database program then he must have a
>>database as well, as they all come with one. If he doesn't have a database, then
>>he doesn't have a database program either, in which case SCID really is the
>>answer. But as you say, all databases must be updated, and if the key word is
>>free then both TWIC and Convekta's free weekly bases (many games will be the
>>same, but not all) are the way to go.
>>
>
>I was thinking of the program itself. Which one has the best search variety; can
>allow for multiple engines, etc.
>
>SCID looks great, but I wonder if it will continue to be updated. Others that I
>have found that I need to Demo are JOSE and DRAGON. ANy opinions on those?

I guess I'm out of the loop. Could you give some links?

                                    Albert



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