Author: Richard VonMau
Date: 21:30:01 03/10/99
Hi, I'm looking to buy my first (professional) chess program. I established a 1493 rating 8 years ago and have not concentrated on playing until 6 months ago. I'm studying some books like "How to Reassess Your Chess", "Endgame Lab", "Comprehesive Chess Course" and "My Best Games 1908-1937 Alekhine" and using some shareware programs to play. I'll be joining a chess club next month because my night shift changes to dayshift (after 17 years I finally have enough seniority!) and I'll be able to attend the meetings. Anyway, my budget is no more than $100 (single income with 3 small children). I want the most helpful program for the buck. -Rebel 10 sounds good. Within budget, $60 -Hiarsc 7.0 sounds good too, at $100 limit. Is it twice as good as others? -Nimzo 99 is another nice one and within budget, $50. -Fritz 5.32 sounds great, right price at $50, could this be the one? There are others but ... well dont know if they're worth the cost. Which leads to another question: -ChessBase 7.0 looks good, really good but is well out of budget, $220. Should I save my money until I can afford CB7 basic (or even CB7 Mega $400+) and continue with the CB light, Rebel Decade, Arasan shareware/freeware's? Or get one of the above programs that is within budget now? Can someone with experience with chess programs give me some guidance? Thanks for the help, in advance. Richard
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