http://www.chess-computers.co.uk Chess Computers, Electronic Chess, Computer Chess Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:01:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/whos-who-in-uk-chess-computer-retailing/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/whos-who-in-uk-chess-computer-retailing/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:58:12 +0000 admin http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/whos-who-in-uk-chess-computer-retailing/
Most chess retailers market chess computers in the UK. Eric at Countrywide Computers leads the pack as a wholesaler (most retailers buy from him), but the company is owned by Chess and Bridge in London which is run and owned by the GM himself - Macolm Pein (once seen on University Challenge for the professionals). Chess and [...]]]> http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/whos-who-in-uk-chess-computer-retailing/feed/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/new-excalibur-handheld-announced/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/new-excalibur-handheld-announced/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:27:18 +0000 admin http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/new-excalibur-handheld-announced/
The world of chess computers has been turned on it's head. This picture of the forthcoming new handheld chess computer directly from Excalibur Electronics in July 07. When Excalibur brought out the most recent talking touch handheld chess computer prior to Jun 07 (originally released mid 2006) the chess retail community was delighted, then saw the [...]]]> http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/new-excalibur-handheld-announced/feed/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/saitek-death-wish/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/saitek-death-wish/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:20:02 +0000 admin http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/saitek-death-wish/
Just as Saitek are trying to win chess retailer's confidence after years of poor product quality - they make a move that carries a significant question mark - they decide - for reasons best known to themselves to can their best product! Are Saitek trying to confuse us - or is it some genius move in preparation [...]]]> http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/saitek-death-wish/feed/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/citrine-grandmaster-slug-out/ http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/citrine-grandmaster-slug-out/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:57:59 +0000 admin http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/citrine-and-grandmaster-slug-out/     Vs.    
Excalibur and Novag have two great high end desktop chess computers with strong engines and loads of functionality. Who wins?

The answer only partially depends on a number of preferences - with everything taken into account the conclusion is clear and consensual. As for individual preferences, if you prefer a wood cabinet it's [...]]]> http://www.chess-computers.co.uk/2007/07/15/citrine-grandmaster-slug-out/feed/