No other program in the past years was able to win as many world championship titles as Shredder. The new version, Shredder 11, is stronger than any previous version, with its performance improved by about 100 Elo points. This was achieved by implementing more effecient search techniques and a new evaluation function which delivers more realistic assessments. Shredder still likes to go on the attack, but is not as speculative as previous versions. The evaluation of passed pawns has also been greatly improved. All of this leads to more reliable and realistic results during your analysis with the computer. A completely new feature is the “Opening Advisor”, which allows Shredder to handle opening lines much better without the help of an openings book.

Included:

* Original Fritz 10 interface: Included in the Shredder 11 package is the latest Fritz interface with extensive training and entertainment features for beginners, club players and grandmasters.
* Shredder 11 also gives you full and free access to the ChessBase Playchess server (1 year), where you can play games against people all over the world. Naturally the Shredder 11 engine runs under the Fritz interface.
* Tournament openings book: The enhanced and extended Shredder openings book gives you full statistical information for every move that has been played in the current position. In addition you get a database with 1 million historic and current games.

Shredder’s world championship titles:

* Jakarta 1996: World micro-computer chess champion
* Paderborn 1999: Computer chess world champion
* London 2000: World micro-computer chess champion
* Maastricht 2001: World micro-computer chess champion
* Maastricht 2002: Computer chess blitz world champion
* Graz 2003: Computer chess world champion and blitz world champion
* Tel Aviv 2004: Computer chess blitz world champion
* Reykjavik 2005: Computer chess blitz world champion
* Mainz 2006 Chess960 Computer chess world champion
* Amsterdam 2007: Computer chess blitz world champion

System Requirements: Minimum: Pentium 300 MHz, 64 MB RAM, Windows Vista or XP (SP 2), DVD ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9. Recommended: Pentium IV 2.2 GHz or higher, 256 MB RAM, Windows Vista, GeForce5 or compatible graphics card with 64 MB RAM or higher, 100% DirectX compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 9, DVD ROM drive.

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By Bradford Roegner

When looking for a chess set, one must consider the benefits of owning an electronic chess set. An electronic game provides a playing option where a player has the benefit of being able to face an increasingly difficult opponent while being able to have the ability to learn from your mistakes. But, within this category, there are two options that can be purchased. On the one hand, table-top electronic chess sets are the only option that allows a player to play against another human, or against the computer itself. The other option to have a hand held version that gives the flexibility of playing whenever the time permits.

Table-top Electronic Chess Sets

Electronic Chess Sets that fit on table-tops offer the best of all worlds for chess players. Players are able to get a Staunton design set that allows them to play a match against a human opponent with the tradition and feel for the game that they have always known.

Additionally, the electronic chess set will have an sensory board that tracks a player’s moves and respond accordingly. Chess computers are also able to be set at different levels (some times, up to 100 levels) allowing the chess player to play at a beginner’s level all the way to an advanced level of a rating as high at 2100.

Because these electronic chess sets have a more powerful computer with in them, there is a larger amount of features that they provide. They have game recording features, threat analysis and several openings programmed for analysis and practice. A table top electronic game certainly provides the widest breadth of playing features for a chess player.

Hand Held Electronic Chess Sets

With hand held chess sets, every location becomes an opportunity for a match. Never much larger than an adult hand, these options are capable of packing quite a chess playing punch, with some games having an estimated rating of up to 2000. If the experience is not there by the chess player to take on that level, there are also hand held chess sets that are designed for beginner and intermediate players in mind. Hand held chess sets have games played via an LCD screen and stylus.

While not as powerful as their table top counter parts, hand held chess sets still have several worthwhile features. These include the ability to record games and the ability to take back several moves at a time. Additionally, hand held games also come with several openings to study as well as puzzles to increase playing abilities. Additionally, there are several products that will rate a played match and provide feedback as to whether or not any improvement has been made.

Whether a hand held or a table-top game is chosen, a chess player that is serious about learning the game or improving upon it will certainly benefit from the teaching capabilities that exist from owning an electronic chess set like this.

Bradford Roegner is a resource for purchasing for Electronic Chess Sets. He is available to help provide people with the tools to bring chess into their life. You can contact him Bradford@braroechess.com any time with question.

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The Carnelian II looks amazing with beautifully carved Shishamwood chessmen! Now you can play an affordable, advanced chess computer with real wood chess pieces. Strength rated at 1900 USCF for a standard speed game, you have a relatively strong tournament level opponent perfect for your casual evening games at home.

As a casual player at nominal to good playing ability, you’ll appreciate the feature-set built into this attractive wood chess computer. You won’t have to rely on battery power along (6 AA batteries) since you can ADD the A/C adapter option and forget about replacing batteries from time to time!

Make your move by pressing lightly on the squares where you are moving the piece. The computer displays it’s move on the 16 light LED coordinate system as well as on the LCD display.

Enjoy advanced features such as…

Random generator
Hint, Referee, Training modes
Opening book with >8500 positions
25 move takeback
setup your own position

Specifications

Solves most 6 move checkmates
100 Hours of play on 6 AA batteries
Optional A/C Adapter available separately
Measurements: 10 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ x 1 1/8″
Weight: 15.65 lb

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 The Carnelian II looks amazing with beautifully carved Shishamwood chessmen! Now you can play an affordable, advanced chess computer with real wood chess pieces. Strength rated at 1900 USCF for a standard speed game, you have a relatively strong tournament level opponent perfect for your casual evening games at home.

As a casual player at nominal to good playing ability, you’ll appreciate the feature-set built into this attractive wood chess computer. You won’t have to rely on battery power along (6 AA batteries) since you can ADD the A/C adapter option and forget about replacing batteries from time to time!

Make your move by pressing lightly on the squares where you are moving the piece. The computer displays it’s move on the 16 light LED coordinate system as well as on the LCD display.

Enjoy advanced features such as…

Random generator
Hint, Referee, Training modes
Opening book with >8500 positions
25 move takeback
setup your own position

Specifications

Solves most 6 move checkmates
100 Hours of play on 6 AA batteries
Optional A/C Adapter available separately
Measurements: 10 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ x 1 1/8″
Weight: 15.65 lb

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By Eddie Tobey 

If you want to play the full version PDA or pocket PC chess games free, there is a world of freeware downloads waiting for you. Most freeware sites offer downloads that are compatible with all the major brands of PDAs (personal digital assistants). Free version PDA chess game downloads are simple and fast. Demo versions of PDA chess games can also be downloaded from the Internet. Players need to register the downloaded demo version in order to get full access.

Free smart phone or PDA chess games are perfect for travelers, regardless of age. They can make the journey enjoyable and constructive. The games provide the full range of levels, including beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. They have degrees of complexity and excellent graphics. The rules and chess pieces of PDA chess games are the same as that of conventional chess.

PDA chess games give top class strength and features to hand sets. They offer a chess engine to learn and analyze the game. PDA chess software provides many features for beginners to learn and improve their game. The game has facilities to point out mistakes and give hints. Most PDA chess software can be interfaced with desktop software. Hence this software may be used on both computers and handsets.

PDA chess programs run fast with full features on pocket PCs. The performance of chess software varies, depending on the processor speed and the PDA operating system version. Hence the user must check the product for satisfactory operation on the pocket PC before purchase. Almost all computer chess game manufacturers offer PDA chess games.

In short, if you want to play the full version of your favorite chess game, you can do it with your PDA, conveniently and privately. Free downloads of pocket PC chess games are one of the best uses for your palm pilot. Rather than paying notice to what is going on around you, spend your time enjoying the free PDA chess.

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This computer will be in stock soon! Expected end of August 2007. Order now to reserve yours.

You get amazing features and powerful chess play packed into this top of the line Novag chess computer!

Lovely Shishamwood chess pieces have implanted electronic chips letting the computer recognize your moves as you simply slide the pieces to make your move. There’s no need to press the squares! The advanced autosensory system just recognizes each move.

You’ll easily read the computers move shown by LCD and LED’s. Move the computer’s chess piece and you can make your next move!

Travelling has been made a snap with the convenient NOVAG travel case you can tote with you as easy as any laptop.

Even if you aren’t a chess master yourself, you can enjoy the powerful ELO 2320 Master level capabilites when you want a strong chess computer to play against or to help you analyse games you’ve played.

128 levels let you back down on the levels to easier playing settings so you can win games or at least have a chance!

You can play an amazing 250 hours with 6C batteries! Or you can buy the optional AC Adapter (see accessories).

Enjoy great features like

> scoring
> LCD information screen
> training modes
> opening book coaching
> 112 move takeback
> 18 ply move search
> solves most 8 move mates
> 16 integrated training games
> integrated chess clock
> autoplay: computer vs itself
> Hints
> Referee mode
> Random generator
> Customize, setup position mode
> and much more!!

Specifications

Runs on 6 “C” batteries
Optional A/C Adapter accessory available
Measurements: 14 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ x 1 3/8″

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