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Computers in Chess

Computers have had a profound influence on chess. Chess engines like Fritz and Rybka have become stronger players than even the best humans, while other computer programs have made chess training and learning easier than ever.

ChessBase Shop

ChessBase creates a variety of computer chess products, including instructional DVDs, popular chess engines like Fritz and Shredder, and the ChessBase database software.

ChessDB

A free chess database program.

Computer Chess History by Bill Wall

An overview of the major events in computer chess history.

Rybka

Rybka, developed by IM Vasik Rajlich, is probably the strongest chess engine on the market today.

SSDF Computer Rating List

The Swedish Chess Computer Association compiles and regularly updates a rating list based on numerous games between the top computer programs.

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