Update Information: February 14, 2013 (Updates)
Engine Updates
Kenny ClassIQ 0.1.3.0 (WB/UCI)
Java source; cross-platform jar file, Win32 binaries
- added proper UCI support
- added enPassant move generation
- updated debug messages
- corrected errors in enPassantSquare generation
- corrected errors in isChecked()
- added scores
- added MakeBestMove ability
- added *MakeBestMoveTest*, to test it
- made various bugfixes and improvements
https://github.com/kenshinthebattosai/KennyClassIQ (github project)
https://github.com/kenshinthebattosai/KennyClassIQ/tree/master/windows (github downloads)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/kennyclassiq (sourceforge project)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/kennyclassiq/files/ (sourceforge downloads)
Chess News
ChessGui 0.243 (WB/UCI)
Chess GUI/tournament manager by Matthias Gemuh; there is a separate download for a portable build
- play out endgame TB positions
- Human vs Engine re-activated, but not tested
- PV format now a matter of choice (expensive, though)
- attempt to catch "TCEC Save PGN" bug
http://w2410tmq9.homepage.t-online.de/ (secondary link)
http://biglion.bplaced.net/ (homepage and download)
Down/Problem Chess Websites
Akkad homepage down for 58 days (not found)
Deep Saros homepage down for 58 days (not found)
Warning: Hopeless site is giving inconsistent results
sometimes Google says: 'Site is listed as suspicious - visiting this web site may harm your computer'
other times the site loads normally; it seems to be a risky site
Warning: Inmi site has been hacked and is unsafe to visit
AVG antivirus: 'Exploit Blackhole Exploit Kit [type 2371]'
Kaspersky antivirus: 'object is infected'
Wiki Changes
Chess Engine List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- updated Kenny ChessIQ version number but failed to change the date
- IntelliChess: fixed a typo, added a link to a unrelated commercial product
- Blunderer: corrected protocol to UCI
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_engine_list
Engine GUI List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added Cinnamon
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:engine_gui_list
Linux Engine List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added Cinnamon
- added Kenny
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:linux_engine_list
Macintosh Engine List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added Cinnamon
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:macintosh_engine_list
Mobile Chess List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added IntelliChess for Pocket PC
added SmallChess for iPhone
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:mobile_chess_list
Play Chess Online List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- added IntelliChess for Pocket PC
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:play_chess_online_list
Chess Engine List
update by Ron Murawski
- Kenny ClassIQ: added sourceforge link
- IntelliChess: removed unrelated link, shortened link
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_engine_list
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
Ghostery 3.0.0 for IE
free browser addon; alerts you about web bugs, ad networks and tracking widgets on every web page you visit;
"See who's tracking your web browsing and block them"
http://www.ghostery.com/download
Orwell Dev-C++ 5.4.0
excellent cross-platform open source C/C++ IDE for 32-/64-bit development
http://sourceforge.net/projects/orwelldevcpp/
PHP 5.4.12, RC 2
PHP 5.3.22, RC 2
- these are *release candidates*
PHP is a very popular and practical open source scripting language; it is primarily used for web applications
http://php.net/ (homepage)
Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS
Debian-based Linux distro; Unity desktop; #3 in popularity
- this is a LTS update
http://www.ubuntu.com/ (Ubuntu)
Meaning of Colors
Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only
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