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I wonder if tactics and strategy merge into each other beyond certain threshold of analysis. When engines went at most to 8 or 9 plies, they need certain general rules we call strategy to subsidize the lack of specific search. It is exactly what we, humans, do. But machines of old times had not tha...

Harvey Williamson wrote:https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/0 ... sign_flaw/

Yes, a bummer. AMD CPU customers are not affected though as this is an Intel problem. I don't have an AMD-based system, but some do no doubt.

I'm not familiar with a Mephisto chess challenger (Fidelity, yes, Mephisto, no). The Milano V1 is roughly 1900 Elo (plus or minus 100 maybe?). The Fidelity Chess Challenger was an series of machines all relatively weak compared to your rating. The strongest ones I see listed are in the 1600-1700 Elo...

My constellation (3.6mhz not super) just arrived in good condition and is ready for a game. It is beautiful, if one can say such a thing about a chess computer. However I seem unable to find a location for a manual. Can anyone post a deeplink or step by step instructions? Simply turning it on makes...

Dear Chess Friends, It seems to me that self-adapting opponents may be valuable sparring partners to improving chess players. They would challenge the human player but give him enough chances to win every other game. I did a search on the forum and found the following computers/software: Computers ...

Recently purchased a Universal Power Pack with 1000ma from the local bargain shop (after looking for one for a few years). I've been reassured by folk in the know that a 1000 milliamps will be okay in units having lower amps specified as they will only draw what amps they actually need. My main wor...

Thanks for the feedback. It would be possible to have an extra choice under Play mode where a user could choose Rated game or Unrated game. A rated game could be restricted so it does not display analysis or give hints or allow takebacks or provide coaching. My main concern is would customers then ...

Which speed is Xbox or PS4 CPU ?? How much is ultra or pure chess ?? In the US at least, I downloaded Ultra Chess for $12. I cannot speak to the speed of the Xbox One CPU. If you are a non-titled player, you should be able to get a decent game from Ultra Chess on Xbox One or PS4. If you are a title...

these days I scarcely play in another way that old engines in d-fend a sad turn of events the ranks of dedicated chess computer players loses yet another member Dwindling Regards Steve I suppose sometimes the appeal of dedicated computers (in this case emulating/simulating one run on a desktop/lapt...

Hi, since my last post here many new chess modules have been implemented in CB-Emu, the last 2 just yesterday (Fidelity Mach II & III). Also new is, that the complete package (and todays update) is now downloadable from my own website: https://fhub.jimdo.com/ Regards, Franz Many thanks Franz! S...

Reinfeld wrote:All you console chess haters are gonna be giving me guff the next time I update this thread. Be warned.

- R.

I'm no console hater, but I am very curious as to what your next update to this thread will be!

Hi royb, What clock speed does Revelation II run at? I'm wondering how Hiarcs 14.1 on the Revelation II compares strength-wise to Hiarcs 14.1 running on a middle-of-the-road desktop PC; perhaps 200 Elo weaker? the clock speed is 800 MHz and in my setup Hiarcs14.1 is running at 100% on the RevII wit...

Hi Volodymyr, Hiarcs 10 the best.30 sec.per move and Limit Strength 2350. http://images.vfl.ru/ii/1494415314/5af89695/17171636_m.jpg amazing result! 8) But Hiarcs wins this tournament. :) Now it's easier to predict after 26 games. Why the outsider Aristarch?Chess engine about 2600,and the processor...

Chessbase now is coming up with a new version chessbase 14 but Im sick and tired of Chessbase with their protection schemes and nothing ever works well. I bought Komodo and it's having problems with activation. I have cb12 dont use it a lot, it works well for a while and then crashes. I bought - do...

So it appears that the Chess Pi is available........ well the DGT landing page says it is and even offers to let you buy it from the online store, however the online store doesn't list it! I have found one UK seller with it listed at a price that is difficult to comprehend given the alternative of ...