Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 12:47:09 09/13/99
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On September 13, 1999 at 14:41:35, Zachariah Amela wrote: >It depends on what you want if for. As a polished program packed with features >and pretty strong engine, it is. If you want a ulta-strong engine, you need to >look elsewhere. Actually, engine strength is probably its greatest asset. Considering the SSDF ratings and the results from the last KKUP 2, I think that the strength of CM is well above average, even for commercial programs. The worst humiliation I have ever had playing chess was against CM5500. :-( >Personally, I always loved the feature of setting up different personalities. I > tailor them to people I play in real life and it is most benefitial. > >Any way. To each there own. CM isn't the final word in computer chess by any >stretch of the imagination, but I don't think its "crap" either. I have a copy I purchased, which sits fallow on my machine. My favorite commercial programs are Rebel and Hiarcs. But, as you say, to each his own.
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