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Subject: Re: better would have been majestic chess!

Author: John Merlino

Date: 12:17:51 08/10/05

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On August 09, 2005 at 21:21:53, Steve B wrote:

>>most players have fritz or the like but few have seen w-chess and it plays a
>>positionally strong game as well! harder to figure out I think.
>
>Kittingers programs were always the most enjoyable to play from the human
>aspect(IMO)
>His prgorams were seen in the Novag line of chess computers and always offered a
>very active lively game
>
>the Majestic chess program(Wchess) is no different
>
>i imagine however that those here are not so interested in it because it is not
>a leader in rating strength against other PC chess programs,and also that most
>here to not actually play chess themselves against the programs but rather play
>the programs against each other or for analysis
>
>Steve

And, because it was not intended for strong players, there were no
considerations regarding optimizing the strength of the engine at the top end.
Therefore, the GUI can take a great deal of the CPU -- sometimes as much as 50%.

At best, inside the GUI, the engine plays around 2400-2500 USCF. Fun to play
against, but not good for those who want to seriously analyze their games.

jm



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