![]()
I used to use Chess Assistant, but transitioned a couple of years ago because I became concerned about support. It's current release CB12 has some online capabilities to check engine evaluations uploaded by users, and also has a "Frequent Line" window that mini-maxes opening lines based on your specifications. It's a sophisticated database system with advanced searching capabilities (material, maneuvers, opening keys, etc. ![]() No doubt about it, ChessBase is the gold standard. #A HUGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS IN CHESSBASE FORMATTING SOFTWARE#Title: Re: What engine/annotation/database software do you use? What do you use? Why? What do you like about it? Are other ChessBase products superior to Fritz? ![]() There was something that did exactly all of what Fritz did, only with a slicker look (Fritz looks like ass) and much, much better user interface. #A HUGE COLLECTION OF BOOKS IN CHESSBASE FORMATTING INSTALL#Ok, under Linux, I had to compile it and install a bunch of developper modules, but once I got it working I was amazed. Today I discovered "Scid vs PC" which is exactly like Fritz but open-source (free!) and works under Linux and Windows. Every time I tried to export to PGN or sometimes just saving an annotated game to the database would cause errors/crashes. When I upgraded my Virtual Machine to Windows 7, Fritz began crashing very often (error 1141, probably related to a broken registry DLL link from what I could get on the Internet - but only from other sources, never Fritz users). But I thought that was the best thing out there. Fritz was always annoying in the first place since I installed Linux because it meant having to run it inside a Virtual Machine. But, anyway, I had put up with it because I had tried a few Linux open-source projects and most of them just sucked. It seems people just endure its many aggravating deficiencies. ![]() That is one of many problems with the software.įor something that is mainstream for Windows users, there is also an alarmingly low number of forum psots about this software. For example loading a game from the database always sets the engine to 'blitz' mode and you have to cilck that icon or use Ctrl+Shift+M to de-activate this before beginning to analyze/annotate. Last year, when I began to study chess seriously, I bought ChessBase's entry-line product, Fritz 13, for 50$.Īt first I was satisfied with my purchase, but I always found many 'feautres' clumsy. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |