Chess Partner 6 Release Announced

[Marek Soszynski]

The engine by the owner of the site never was a really strong one, so from that side do not expect nothing. Perhaps it will bring some other engine? Maybe, but which one to make of P6 something interesting?

I'm guessing Deep Ktulu.

[Tony Thomas]

Why didnt they anounce Deep ktulu instead? Is that some sort of insider info??

[Ovyron]

Last: the gui is ugly.

Depends on the perspective. From a usability point of view, ChessPartner is much prettier than Aquarium, yet many people think Aquarium is beautiful.

[Tony Thomas]

Last: the gui is ugly.

Depends on the perspective. From a usability point of view, ChessPartner is much prettier than Aquarium, yet many people think Aquarium is beautiful.

I will pick chesspartner over aquarium anyday..The version of aquarium that I used reminded me of browsing through a poorly designed website. Chesspartner on the other hand is much easier to use, mind you there are no shiny pink colored buttons for Fern.

[swami]

Last: the gui is ugly.

Depends on the perspective. From a usability point of view, ChessPartner is much prettier than Aquarium, yet many people think Aquarium is beautiful.

I will pick chesspartner over aquarium anyday..The version of aquarium that I used reminded me of browsing through a poorly designed website. Chesspartner on the other hand is much easier to use, mind you there are no shiny pink colored buttons for Fern.

@Tony and Ulysses, Have you tried ChessGUI and Winboard_F? Looks like these are updated often, unlike Classics Arena and Chessbase.

[Tony Thomas]

Last: the gui is ugly.

Depends on the perspective. From a usability point of view, ChessPartner is much prettier than Aquarium, yet many people think Aquarium is beautiful.

I will pick chesspartner over aquarium anyday..The version of aquarium that I used reminded me of browsing through a poorly designed website. Chesspartner on the other hand is much easier to use, mind you there are no shiny pink colored buttons for Fern.

@Tony and Ulysses, Have you tried ChessGUI and Winboard_F? Looks like these are updated often, unlike Classics Arena and Chessbase.

I have used both, but I prefer Arena for running tournaments, and winboard for running Romi on ICC. Yes, I do use winboard (the one modified by H.G, I dont play any fairy chess though), but I havent downloaded the latest version. Cant wait for the darn computer to get here..

I love the title song from Seval by the way.

[Ovyron]

ChessGUI - I tried an old version and I liked that it had some interesting features, but not enough to switch to it.

Winboard_F - I don't like that you have to use special adapters, special addons and editing text files for maximum usability. I'd like an "Integrated" Winboard but it's not going to happen. I still use Winboard_X to check positions on the fly because it's a super light GUI I can load and use it instantly, but I've not been interested in the new features.

I use ChessPartner for engine matches, Shredder GUI for analysis, Bookup for analysis storage, Fritz GUI to use Fritz, Junior and OutputThinker and I'm very happy with them, so I don't see a need for something new.

[swami]

ChessGUI - I tried an old version and I liked that it had some interesting features, but not enough to switch to it.

Winboard_F - I don't like that you have to use special adapters, special addons and editing text files for maximum usability. I'd like an "Integrated" Winboard but it's not going to happen. I still use Winboard_X to check positions on the fly because it's a super light GUI I can load and use it instantly, but I've not been interested in the new features.

I use ChessPartner for engine matches, Shredder GUI for analysis, Bookup for analysis storage, Fritz GUI to use Fritz, Junior and OutputThinker and I'm very happy with them, so I don't see a need for something new.

I think you should try downloading the latest ChessGUI, I have been hearing good stuffs about it, one from Graham, he says the author can get any bugs fixed within 24 hours time, implement new features without any delay...

now the chessgui has more features, some of them I think are documented in the gui's website.

As for winboard, I agree it's not very user friendly, that's the turn off. Other than that It's compact and Ok for quick game once in a while.

[swami]

Last: the gui is ugly.

Depends on the perspective. From a usability point of view, ChessPartner is much prettier than Aquarium, yet many people think Aquarium is beautiful.

I will pick chesspartner over aquarium anyday..The version of aquarium that I used reminded me of browsing through a poorly designed website. Chesspartner on the other hand is much easier to use, mind you there are no shiny pink colored buttons for Fern.

@Tony and Ulysses, Have you tried ChessGUI and Winboard_F? Looks like these are updated often, unlike Classics Arena and Chessbase.

I have used both, but I prefer Arena for running tournaments, and winboard for running Romi on ICC. Yes, I do use winboard (the one modified by H.G, I dont play any fairy chess though), but I havent downloaded the latest version. Cant wait for the darn computer to get here..

I love the title song from Seval by the way.

Agreed, Arena is still a popular choice. Too bad that it is not getting updated often as it used to.

I should read help manual on how to load up the chess engine and connect it to ICC using winboard, Chess partner is Ok..I will check out the winboard anyway.

[Tony Thomas]

ChessGUI - I tried an old version and I liked that it had some interesting features, but not enough to switch to it.

Winboard_F - I don't like that you have to use special adapters, special addons and editing text files for maximum usability. I'd like an "Integrated" Winboard but it's not going to happen. I still use Winboard_X to check positions on the fly because it's a super light GUI I can load and use it instantly, but I've not been interested in the new features.

I use ChessPartner for engine matches, Shredder GUI for analysis, Bookup for analysis storage, Fritz GUI to use Fritz, Junior and OutputThinker and I'm very happy with them, so I don't see a need for something new.

I think you should try downloading the latest ChessGUI, I have been hearing good stuffs about it, one from Graham, he says the author can get any bugs fixed within 24 hours time, implement new features without any delay...

now the chessgui has more features, some of them I think are documented in the gui's website.

As for winboard, I agree it's not very user friendly, that's the turn off. Other than that It's compact and Ok for quick game once in a while.

Not only its compact, it is the most reliable, and it doesnt violate the protocol it supports. I am a winboard lover, mainly because it is so light on the operating system, so the engine gets to use more CPU than the GUI. Remember that under Chesspartner your engine was running out of time?? It happens because the engine loses connection with the GUI, never happens with winboard. I am still a beginner with winboard. However, what ever I have used it for, it does it better than any other GUI, yup learning curve is a beyotch..