Computer Chess Club Archives


Search

Terms

Messages

Subject: Re: Latest news on chess programs?

Author: Harald Faber

Date: 02:12:04 09/27/99

Go up one level in this thread


On September 26, 1999 at 12:27:22, O. Veli wrote:

>What are the latest news on leading chess programs? Correct me if I am wrong.
>
>M-chess:
> There was supposed to be a Millenium engine version but nothing came out. A
>windows version is in plan?

I heard so from an insider.

>Genius:
>  Yes, yes a real 32-bit engine will come out when 64-bit will be the norm ;) A
>real pity.

Question: Does Richard work on Genius anymore?

>Rebel:
>  Century is the latest DOS version. Windows interface (ChessPartner?), maybe
>another system that will use engines like ChessBase and Millenium.

Wouldn't this be very interesting?!

>Hiarcs:
>  ?

Just 7.32 out, next version certainly next year.

>Fritz:
>  6 is will be out soon, nice interface. Any changes in the engine?

For sure!

>Shredder:
>  4 will be out soon. Probably still expensive.

A pity, such a strong and nice program, damaged by strange selling politics.
I will not buy for DM200, guaranteed, because all other top programs are
available for half the prize, and they are not worse.

>Nimzo:
>  ?

7.32 just out, same as Hiarcs.

>CM7000:
>  Same engine :( Polished for the general public.

Yes, a poor decision.

>Virtual Chess Academy:
>  Heard this once, no engine change?!

No info on Virtual Chess since months. :-(



This page took 0 seconds to execute

Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700

Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.