Haha, Chessbase Servers when down due to the News Flash.

[AdminX]

The cb-native Crafty versions are mp capable, but do NOT have "Deep" attached.

(Btw. they are also multi-pv capable.)

Yeah, but Chessbase does not sell Crafty, they give it away. Well at least thats the theory!

[Graham Banks]

The only thing I noted that caught my attention as that ChessBase continues the ultra-retarded naming convention of now "deep Rybka". That is beyond lame, IMHO...

I think they should had a photo of IM Larry Kaufman as well since he had alot to do with the ELO increase. His input had alot to do with how Rybka plays in its new form today.

Larry is a co-author with Vas.
Larry is responsible for the whole evaluation facet of the engine.

[AdminX]

The only thing I noted that caught my attention as that ChessBase continues the ultra-retarded naming convention of now "deep Rybka". That is beyond lame, IMHO...

I think they should had a photo of IM Larry Kaufman as well since he had alot to do with the ELO increase. His input had alot to do with how Rybka plays in its new form today.

Larry is a co-author with Vas.
Larry is responsible for the whole evaluation facet of the engine.

I know thats why I said he had alot to do with it. I know it was not him alone. Still would have been nice to see his picture up there as well.

[Patatov]

Why is the book so important? Isn't this just for engine vs engine? but what about if everybody has the same? If you're interested on analysing games and improve your level the book shouldn't be so important

[AdminX]

Why is the book so important? Isn't this just for engine vs engine?

No, it's also for playing against you. That is if you are interested in playing against the latest Opening /Middle game Theory.

[Henrik Dinesen]

Isn't this just for engine vs engine?

Yes, mostly.

[Titu]

Anyone else still having problems getting to the chessbase site?

Thanks.

[LJC]

Anyone else still having problems getting to the chessbase site?

Thanks.

I haven't been able to get on it for hours now

[GenoM]

when trying to reach www.chessbase.com I'm getting
BAD REQUEST (INVALID HOSTNAME)
I think thats a hacker attack