Engine Updates

DeepBrutePos 1.9 (WB/UCI)
Java source; mp; cross-platform jar file
http://www.vanheusden.com/DeepBrutePos/

Rodent 1.2 (UCI)
C source; Win32/64, limit strength; based on Sungorus code; supports Polyglot opening book
- LMR tuning (now some reduction is done also in PV nodes)
- new king safety function
- razoring added
- polyglot book support
- "self play shows 50 Elo gain, but ... I don't want to promise anything strength-wise"
http://www.pkoziol.cal24.pl/rodent/rodent.htm

Chess News

Nothing new today

Chess Blog Articles

Nothing new today

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

Android 4.4 KitKat
Google's free Java-based Android operating system
http://www.android.com/kitkat/

CrystalDiskInfo 6.0.1
open source hard drive monitoring/warning/alarm system using SMART technology
http://crystalmark.info/?lang=en

Foxit Reader 6.1.1.1031
free Windows pdf viewer; faster render than Adobe, less bloat
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/

GPU-Z 0.7.4
free utility: information about your video card and GPU
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ (info)
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2297/techpowerup-gpu-z-v0-7-4/ (download)

Meaning of Colors

Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only

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