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New chess program release tops charts

The Shredder Chess Program by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen (who has already won nine titles as World Computer Chess Champion) is leading in all important computer chess rating lists and are accepted as the best chess programs for PCs.

The most important features of Shredder Classic are the ability to play Chess960, also know as "Fischer Random Chess", direct access to huge online endgame database with more than 800 GB data, a program that always keeps up-to-date with automatic online updates as well as a user interface that is easy to handle and can be set up individually.

Reviess of the program have been coming in from all over the world and it is expected that as online chess grows in popularity thayt so too will this new Chess Program. The program combines extremely powerful play with easy handling. The play of the program can be variably adjusted to any strength, so that everyone can find an adequate chess partner. Many functions for analysing one`s own games as well as a built-in coach, who is alert of one`s mistakes, help to improve your overall skills and style of play.