For those that might not know, Jim Ablett maintains an excellent web page containing a wide variety of computer chess engines. All of the chess programs are free downloads and hosted through his good nature and a cooperative web host. The thanks of computer chess online goes out to you Jim, you are a guru of the free chess engine!What also might not be commonly known is … [Read more...]
Learning to Play Chess Online Against Computer Opponents
Is it possible to learn to play chess online against computer opponents? Some players dislike the style with which computers play chess, but there is no doubting the tactical strength of their play. Players under 2000 Elo stand to learn a great deal by improving their tactical awareness and this is definitely an area in which a computer can help. The other significant area in … [Read more...]