Author: Pete Galati
Date: 13:30:24 07/08/99
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On July 08, 1999 at 15:41:10, Dave C. wrote: >I'm rather new to computer based chess programs. I have CM6000, but I would like >to buy one of the ChessBase programs (Fritz, Hiarcs, Junior, Nimzo, etc.) to >begin playing engine vs. engine games, primarily as a learning tool and for fun. > >What is the opinion of people that own these and other programs? Which would >you suggest I purchase first. Once you have the first of these programs, do you >add the new engines to the original program or is each additional program a >stand-alone program that you can play against in engine vs engine competition? > >Also, are new/updated versions of these programs released each year? Will Fritz >6 be released later this year? I read that Hiarcs 7.32 was just released in >June. > >Basically, where should I begin? > >Thanks in advance, >Dave I sure would not want to discourage you from buying a Chessbase program, my opinion is that they're better more serious programs than the stuff Chessmaster sells (that's only my opinion, I won't argue the point) but if your primary interest is engine-engine games then you should first consider Winboard that you can download for free at: http://www.research.digital.com/SRC/personal/Tim_Mann/chess.html and he has many links on his page related to finding Winboard engines. And of course it comes with one engine to get you started. Pete
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