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Need help on choosing between these two computer chess board
Hi
I am in a position to choose between a Mephisto Milano(not pro). And a saitek mephisto chess challenger (2004). Can you advise me which one will give me the best game? Im around 1750 elo. I see they have different processors rams etc. Im looking in terms of speed and general play?
Many thanks for any help.
I am in a position to choose between a Mephisto Milano(not pro). And a saitek mephisto chess challenger (2004). Can you advise me which one will give me the best game? Im around 1750 elo. I see they have different processors rams etc. Im looking in terms of speed and general play?
Many thanks for any help.
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 range, with some older ones near 1100-1300.
I'm not sure this will help, but in case it does, there it is.
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 range, with some older ones near 1100-1300.
I'm not sure this will help, but in case it does, there it is.
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Re: Need help on choosing between these two computer chess b
If you are referring to the Saitek Mephisto Chess Challenger then this computer is about the same strength as the Mephisto Milano.Peeter wrote:Hi
I am in a position to choose between a Mephisto Milano(not pro). And a saitek mephisto chess challenger (2004). Can you advise me which one will give me the best game? Im around 1750 elo. I see they have different processors rams etc. Im looking in terms of speed and general play?
Many thanks for any help.
You should as a 1750 elo be able to enjoy both of them. You might find them initially tough to beat but as you practice against them you should be able to improve and have opportunities to beat them. I personally that would be a right choice for you as there is no point in buying that you beat time and again from the moment you unpack it.
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Nick
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Here's the Wiki ELO list that might be of some help?
https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/i ... o-Liste_En
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Bryan
https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/i ... o-Liste_En
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Bryan
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Smart move avoiding the Millennium Chess Genius. It's built like a cheap child's toy, takes a lot of pressure to register a move, has pieces that are even uglier than the worse from Excalibur, and seems confused about who it's designed for. (The squares are all labelled a1, a2, etc, like it's for beginners, yet it has a reasonably strong chess engine, like it's for advanced players. But I can't imagine any advanced player not finding the labels annoying!)
The Chess Genius Exclusive is another story altogether. I still can't believe the same company produced both machines.
Regarding Milano vs Challenger, I have both, and I believe you'd like either one.
The Chess Genius Exclusive is another story altogether. I still can't believe the same company produced both machines.
Regarding Milano vs Challenger, I have both, and I believe you'd like either one.
Cheers,
Jeff B.
Jeff B.
They are so evenly matched that I would not be surprised to see a 12 game match between them go 6-1/2:5-1/2 either way. The Milano has a 6502 running at 5MHz, and the Challenger is an H8 at 10MHz, but clock speed can be a very misleading metric.
I also would not be surprised if Nick of Spacious Mind fame has already had these two face each other, though probably in a larger tournament.
I also would not be surprised if Nick of Spacious Mind fame has already had these two face each other, though probably in a larger tournament.
Cheers,
Jeff B.
Jeff B.
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Hi Peeter,
The elo is typically measured at tournament level, that is 40 moves in 2 hours.
But as you are 1750 elo, you may better start using it at a lower level, for instance 15 or 30 seconds average thinking time per move, and permitting yourself to take more time for a move. Even at short computing times these machines easily compute 5 to 6 plies (half-moves) deep.
Best regards, Paul
The elo is typically measured at tournament level, that is 40 moves in 2 hours.
But as you are 1750 elo, you may better start using it at a lower level, for instance 15 or 30 seconds average thinking time per move, and permitting yourself to take more time for a move. Even at short computing times these machines easily compute 5 to 6 plies (half-moves) deep.
Best regards, Paul
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If I am mistaken, it must be caused by a horizon effect...
hello
in my view both machine are nearly playing with the same strength.
But the playing style of both machine differ greatly.
If the Challenger is an agressive player, it may launch fierce attacks, but then creating weaknes which may be decisive during the endgame, and that may be used by the opponent if he survives the attacks. The Challenger strength is really impressive during the middle game (may be master level) , but in end game it is (relatively) weak.
The Milano , even if active, will wait for good conditions to launch the attack (much like a real human expert) It is more balanced in the different part of the game ( middle game and end game) .
With the challenger you need to survive at he middle game to be able to win, but with the Milano you need to defeat it both in middle game and in end game.
best regards
Nicolas
in my view both machine are nearly playing with the same strength.
But the playing style of both machine differ greatly.
If the Challenger is an agressive player, it may launch fierce attacks, but then creating weaknes which may be decisive during the endgame, and that may be used by the opponent if he survives the attacks. The Challenger strength is really impressive during the middle game (may be master level) , but in end game it is (relatively) weak.
The Milano , even if active, will wait for good conditions to launch the attack (much like a real human expert) It is more balanced in the different part of the game ( middle game and end game) .
With the challenger you need to survive at he middle game to be able to win, but with the Milano you need to defeat it both in middle game and in end game.
best regards
Nicolas