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Subject: Re: I have a P-III 450MHz Computer.Does that mean a better chess program?

Author: William H Rogers

Date: 15:35:58 10/27/99

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On October 27, 1999 at 17:02:22, gerard sanchez wrote:

>
>  When I was browsing through different computer chess ratings, I noticed
>that processor strength is always accounted for. Example, Chessmaster
>at P-II 200 MHz or K-6 Processors.  Because of this reason I wondered,
>My Chessmaster uses a 450 P-III Processor, does that mean that its performance
>is better?  If so, what about all those posted personalities in the
>program, chessmaster,that have specific ratings to them like 1886 and
>so forth ,is it not reliable then? (in consideration of the processor.)
>
>Thanks!
>
>Gerard

ChessMaster alters its ratings based upon your processor speed. It runs some
kind of test when you first start it up, but these can change depending upon
whether you have anything else running in the background.
Bill



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