Engine Updates

Chenard 2010.01.04 (WB)
C++ source is pubic domain; uses custom egtbs; Win32/64, Linux, Mac; own GUI
- bugfix for own GUI version only, WB program unchanged
http://cosinekitty.com/chenard/

Chesley the Chess Engine r315 (WB)
no build for this version yet, C++ source only
latest builds: r311 JA(Win32/64), 1.1(Mac)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/chesley/

Jim Ablett Win builds
- Doch 1.3 JA (UCI) for Win32/64 & Linux32/64
- ELO gain 40+
- Improved search
- Evaluation challenge! (see README)
http://homepages.tesco.net/henry.ablett/jims.html

Gaviota 0.74.41 (WB) + TBCP 0.0.33
Win32/64, Linux; own egtbs; separate egtb integrity check program
- uses the compressed tablebases created by TBCP 0.0.33
http://sites.google.com/site/gaviotachessengine/

KMT Chess
a new 'requirements' document was released
http://sourceforge.net/projects/kmtchess/files/

OliThink 5.2.7 (WB)
C source & Java source; own GUI (Java version only); Win32/64, Linux32/64
- added a discount for blocked pawn in the evaluation
http://home.arcor.de/dreamlike/chess/

RedQueen (UCI)
1 commit(s) to the C++ source code (commits= 116), no download yet
- fixed bug at time management
- include pthread header for compatibility with mingw
- fixed bug at pv collector
http://sourceforge.net/projects/redqueenchess

Down/Problem chess websites
Colossus site down for 5 days
Smash homepage site down for 3 days
Warning: Lyapko site is an attack site and dangerous to visit

Wiki Changes

Chess Engine List
- added Pentagon
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

Defraggler 1.16
free file/directory defragmenter; it does not relocate files to increase performance,
but it works well in conjuction with other optimizing defrag programs
- new, fast 64-bit build
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Networx 5.0.8
free network traffic (bandwidth) monitor & usage reporting
http://www.softperfect.com/products/networx/

Paint.NET 3.5.2
very nice free image and photo editing software (paint program)
http://www.getpaint.net/ (homepage)

µTorrent 2.1 alpha 17687
open source BitTorrent client
this is an *alpha* release
http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=63247 (announcement)
http://download.utorrent.com/beta/utorrent-2.1-beta-17687.upx.exe (direct download)

Meaning of Colors

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

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