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Date: 24 Sep 2006 12:11:58
From: Chris
Subject: Best software for analysis
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What is the best software available for analysis of a game? So given a pgn
file which software do you feel provides the best analysis and is also an
easy to use software package.
Chessmaster has been kind of cludgy for me in the past but I know it does
the trick. Is there a better package?
Chris
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Date: 24 Sep 2006 16:37:42
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Subject: Re: Best software for analysis
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CeeBee wrote:
> "Chris" <[email protected]> wrote in rec.games.chess.computer:
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> > What is the best software available for analysis of a game?
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> > Chessmaster has been kind of cludgy for me in the past but I know it
> > does the trick. Is there a better package?
I own Rybka, which is the top-rated chess engine, and in its default
configuration rated about 300 ELO higher than CM10.
> Use computer chess software to weed out the tactical errors.
> No software will give you detailed insight in its analysis of your
> blunders (yet).
I agree. Computers see many moves deep, so use them to spot tactical
errors, or very simple positional and endgame errors.
To find most positional and endgame errors you'll need to do your own
analysis. Good books, a higher-rated friend, or a coach can help. To
find opening errors an opening book or a games database can help.
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Date: 24 Sep 2006 17:53:28
From: Mike Leahy
Subject: Re: Best software for analysis
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"Chris" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]
> What is the best software available for analysis of a game? So given a
> pgn file which software do you feel provides the best analysis and is also
> an easy to use software package.
>
> Chessmaster has been kind of cludgy for me in the past but I know it does
> the trick. Is there a better package?
Hey Chris,
If you're looking for the best software available for analysis of a complete
repertoire (think huge, annotated game) then Bookup is worth a try. Instant
analysis is extremely easy. Overnight analsysis of an opening is a bit more
cludgy. :)
Mike Leahy
"The Database Man!"
www.bookup.com
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Date: 24 Sep 2006 15:16:23
From: CeeBee
Subject: Re: Best software for analysis
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"Chris" <[email protected] > wrote in rec.games.chess.computer:
> What is the best software available for analysis of a game? So given a
> pgn file which software do you feel provides the best analysis and is
> also an easy to use software package.
>
> Chessmaster has been kind of cludgy for me in the past but I know it
> does the trick. Is there a better package?
Every software package does an excellent job in analyzing; provided you know
the limitation of all software in this regard. Use computer chess software
to weed out the tactical errors. No software will give you detailed insight
in its analysis of your blunders (yet).
It means use any software package to see where you went tactically wrong and
use your own wits to progress on it. It means - as only one example - to
classify those tactical mistakes, from simple ones (forks, pins, etc.) to
more complicated ones (control of squares, king safety etc.)
It's imperative that you provide the game with your own directions and
annotations as well. A simple database program will help you with that.
Freeware solutions aboud, like SCID, ChessBase Light, Chess Assistant Light.
The real progress lies in understanding what kind of mistake it is and where
it comes from, and no piece of calculating software will provide you with
the answer (yet), it only will give you an important clue.
All the best,
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CeeBee
*** Democracy is not a spectator sport ***
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