Author: Chris Carson
Date: 12:48:11 06/16/99
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On June 16, 1999 at 15:38:50, Dann Corbit wrote: >On June 16, 1999 at 15:24:10, Phil Dixon wrote: >>On June 16, 1999 at 15:01:57, Chris Hendon wrote: >>>Throughout all of the games and tests and everything i think that the Hiarcs is >>>the best overall. What do you guys think and give me some reasons and data on >>>your answers please or just tell me what you think. >>> >>>regards, chris >> >>I think it's very hard to separate the handful of programs at the top of the >>SSDF list. (Crafty included here.) They are all excellent. For me, it is a >>psychological thing, I believe. I have a tendency to put more trust in the >>program (i.e., Fritz, Crafty)that looks deeper in a reasonable amount of time >>when I am examining a line of play. How do others feel? >They can all whip everyone except GM's at long time controls. Even "2nd tier" >freeware programs can be a handful to play against. > >So I say get the program that has the features you want. The tiny ELO >separation between the top ten programs is practically meaningless. Good advice. I would throw Crafty/Winboard/CDB into the mix as well. Oh, and I would recommend ICD (I do not work for these people) as the place to buy all your Chess/Computer chess needs. :) Best Regards, Chris Carson
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