Why We Need a Diversity of Chess Programs

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Why We Need a Diversity of Chess Programs

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If you play to win then get Chess Titans. You will win unless you are drunk or sleep-deprived. If you wish instruction then get Hiarcs 13 or
Rybka 4.0. If you want to have a good contest then play MChess 8 on an older machine.

http://www.ficgs.com/Rybka-4-Fritz-12-H ... _6237.html

Tj, precognitive reporter

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