07-18-2003, 08:36 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Hexacto Kasparov Chessmate Reviewed
PPCZone.net has reviewed a new chess game release from Hexacto, namely Hexacto Kasparov Chessmate! I recently posted about another new chess game, Chesscapade, which I am playing like crazy now. After reading PPCZone.net's review, I will get myself a copy of Hexacto's Kasparov Chessmate too!
"Hexacto has done a great job in creating their first chess program for the Pocket PC. The chess program provides solid gameplay that simply plays well. The boards are highly detailed, therefore, making the board look and feel realistic."
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07-18-2003, 10:02 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Did Kasparov OK this? Hmm.
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07-18-2003, 10:18 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 45
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Originally Posted by qmrq
Did Kasparov OK this? Hmm.
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my thoughts exactly. I don't think Harry will be happy about his name and picture being used left and right. Especially when there is talk about "Kasparov club" - this is outright trademark dilution. Unless Kasparov blessed the venture, that is.
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07-18-2003, 12:16 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 27
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Anyone looking for a strong chess program for the Pocket PC should look no further than Pocket Fritz 2... it's got the Fritz engine and, apparently, plays to about 2500 ELO strength.
One nice bonus is that you can link to the Chessbase database and search and download any of about 2.5million games...!
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07-18-2003, 05:06 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Firstly of course it is Garry Kasparov, not Harry.
Secondly it most definiatly is endorsed by Kasparov. A large company like Hexacto wouldn't be so stupid as to rip of a known lawyer powerhouse like Kasparov.
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07-18-2003, 09:44 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2003
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From the screenshots it's definitely got some nice graphics. I didn't see a download link though - from Hexacto's site or Handango. I suppose it's not available yet?
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07-18-2003, 10:57 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Kasparov Chessmate is endorsed by Garri Kasparov.
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07-18-2003, 10:58 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
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This game is AWESOME! I just downloaded it and really like it. I am currently comparing Pocket Fritz, Chesscapade and Kasparov Chessmate!
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07-18-2003, 11:14 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 443
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Anyone looking for a strong chess program for the Pocket PC should look no further than Pocket Fritz 2... it's got the Fritz engine and, apparently, plays to about 2500 ELO strength.
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Indeed. Pocket Fritz is where it's at.
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07-18-2003, 11:49 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 113
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PocketGrandmaster?
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Originally Posted by qmrq
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Anyone looking for a strong chess program for the Pocket PC should look no further than Pocket Fritz 2... it's got the Fritz engine and, apparently, plays to about 2500 ELO strength.
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Indeed. Pocket Fritz is where it's at. |
While we're discussing Pocket PC chess apps, how does Fritz compare to PocketGrandmaster concerning the engine strength and the feature set?
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Linear Mode
