Engine Updates

Chenard 2013.01.06 (WB)
C++ source is pubic domain; uses custom egtbs; Win32/64, Linux; own GUI
- own GUI improvement
- improved pgn parsing
http://cosinekitty.com/chenard/

Jim Ablett Win/Linux/Android builds
GullChess II JA (UCI)
C++ source; mp; Win32/64; Ivanhoe derivative
- silent update, version number unchaged
- missing C++ source added to package
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/5047625/gull-II-ja.zip

Madchess 1.1 (UCI)
C# source; requires .NET 3.5 or better; requires extra dlls (included)
- "only a 30 Elo gain ... potentially 60 Elo"
http://www.madchess.net/MadChess/post/MadChess-11-Released.aspx (annoucement)
http://www.madchess.net/ (homepage)

Project Invincible 2.02 (WB)
C++ source; mp; own GUI; Win32, Linux32; requires extra Windows dlls (included)
- improved performance by enabling more compiler optimizations
- fixed: the focused square was often off by one
- Windows: upgraded the compiler to MSVC 2012; the main advantage is that I can use some C++11 features which improve my productivity
http://code.google.com/p/project-invincible/

Chess News

Nothing new today

Down/Problem Chess Websites

Akkad homepage down for 20 days (not found)
CCCP homepage down for 39 days (not found)
ChestUCI homepage down for 23 days (a 110mb.com site)
Deep Saros homepage down for 20 days (not found)
Toledo Nanochess homepage down for 23 days (a 110mb.com site)
Tony Mokonen's files down for 10 days (no response in 60 seconds)

Warning: Inmi site has been hacked and is unsafe to visit
AVG: 'Exploit Blackhole Exploit Kit [type 2371]'

Warning: Hopeless site may have been hacked
Google: 'Site is listed as suspicious - visiting this web site may harm your computer'

Wiki Changes

Nothing new today

Bonus Notifications (recent releases of free stuff)

Warnings:
- do not install unwanted toolbars, etc.
- alpha releases have new features; crashes and bugs are to be expected
- beta releases have new features; they may contain bugs or crash
- release candidate software may contain minor bugs; crashes are rare

Data Crow 3.9.15
free, open source media manager/cataloger for movies, books, music, software, etc.
http://www.datacrow.net/ (homepage)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/datacrow/ (project page)

FreeFileSync 5.11
open source Win32/64 & Linux folder comparison and synchronization tool; recommended
http://sourceforge.net/projects/freefilesync/

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Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only

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