Author: Oliver Y.
Date: 22:45:13 03/10/99
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On March 11, 1999 at 00:30:01, Richard VonMau wrote: >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 Honest answer? Don't buy any programs. Just teach your youngsters chess, even if they are about 5 years old. You'll get a far better return, and so will your kids. Seriously! No club dues for a few years, a happier wife...stimulated kids, a solid family. Oliver
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