Author: Albert Silver
Date: 06:13:40 01/09/05
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On January 09, 2005 at 08:03:08, Albert Silver wrote:
>
>>>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
I found the respective pages.
Dragon (http://www.bluepaul.com/) looks like it is still in its very early
stages, so while it may be fun to play around with, it wouldn't be my choice as
a genuine tool.
Jose (http://jose-chess.sourceforge.net/index.html) seems like a very attractive
program, but again it is hard to judge without actually working with it.
A lot depends on what you wish to do with the programs really. If you plan to
maintain a large database, then you must be sure you have decent tools to find
and remove doubles, else it they just beomce giant game garbage heaps. If you
plan to study openings with them, then you'll definitely want tree/stats
functionality, which as I saw, is only offered by SCID. I also have no idea how
fast the searches are so again I cannot give you any advice on this. As I
haven't done any work with the programs, I can only add that a major factor is
in how easy they are to work with. How easy is it to create a new base, a new
game, add games from one base to the next, include analysis, etc.
The commercials also offer features that make them unique, and which are not to
be found in any of the programs described above. My main database program for
work is Chess Assistant as it is the fastest and most function-rich. Its tree
functions are peerless, and I use the special Classifier technology to keep a
journal (divided by days/months/subjects, etc) as well as build and maintain a
repertoire. I alos use it to play on ICC and on Chess Planet. I have Chessbase 8
as well, but only use it for some specific things such as Chessbase texts (I
have Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual in CB format) which are not converted.
Albert
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