Thanks Andy for your timely review. I just picked up a new HP 1945 this past week to replace my ancient (3 years) HP 540. I've been having fun with the new hardware and finding programs now to put on it. One of the first programs I have been looking for is a good chess program.
Just yesterday I downloaded PocketGrandmaster 2.1 and found it to be very nice, but a little confusing in some of the functions. I haven't had a chance to really read through the Help yet, but overall I think it is a good program. As a result of your review I took a look a Fritz 2.0 for PPC and it also looks good. It seems to have the same general functions as PocketGrandmaster 2.1 so I wanted to know what the real differences might be between the two programs.
I may also want to get another program for my regular PC and to begin to participate in Playchess.com. Would it make sense to get Fritz 8 for the PC and Fritz 2.0 for the PPC? Or does it really matter?
As a side note I've also become aware of and interested in PGN files and how they can be used for learning. Can you suggest a source for files and a way to best use them? I see the PPC as a great coaching tool and would like to use PGN files to help out.
Cheers
