Author: David H. McClain
Date: 07:07:11 12/09/05
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On December 09, 2005 at 08:14:42, Kurt Utzinger wrote: >On December 09, 2005 at 04:14:43, Marek Soszynski wrote: > >>http://chessbase.com/shop/product.asp?pid=258 > > Hi Marek > I am indeed wondering how things will go on > with Hiarcs 10. After the many years of experience > it's hard to believe the advertisment of ChessBase > > "The new Hiarcs 10 book is included which has been significantly > enhanced with the latest GM theory and a wealth of novelties to > provide a huge repertoire of fi nely tuned variations. This is > the work of computer chess expert Eric Hallsworth and Hiarcs > author Mark Uniacke who have combined to provide an exceptional > new opening book." > > My experience is the opposite: the Hiarcs books have rather > been a handicap for the program, with the exception when > fighting against human players. > > And eventually: I am more interested in the naked engine > playing strength and not in the the goodness of an opening > book with which it's possible to hide a lot of weaknesses. > > Best regards > Kurt Kurt, Does anyone really use the 3D graphics while playing these programs, either human or engine to engine games? Do you in your matches? It would appear 3D is more appealing to children and this is not meant to insult anyone who likes it. I never install it. It's just my personal preference. My recognition and concentration of the game is difficult enough in 2D! Knowing these programs have to appeal to many different people is understandable but I could do without the 1,000,000 games and eventually I make and use my own opening book with good or better results than the default book. I understand many cannot or do not wish to do this. Most of the Chessbase advertising for new updates could be substituted for all their programs. Eliminate the name of the program and the authors and they become nearly a universal advertisement. It's simply good marketing to many. No one has to advertise a BMW to me, its reputation is already evident! Regardless, I am a Hiarcs enthusiast too and will certainly buy it but not because of the Chessbase advertising. I buy them because of the talent and respect of the author and bookmaker and the diversity of the program. I'll wait until the first "update" comes out and then I'll buy it. It's been too long for Hiarcs 10 but it's finally here. A good candidate for your "Amateur vs. Professional" tournament? :) DHM
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