Chess Explorer

Jnaud · Post by **Jnaud** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:32 pm

Hiarcs 14 will be released before the end of April with Chess Explorer.

This is from M. Uniake in the Hiarcs 14 topic. Therefore I think that spring will end early this year

Jnaud · Post by **Jnaud** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:01 pm

I have a question about end game tables in the future Chess Explorer: will it use Nalimov tables or will it use its own tables (like Shredder does for example)?

Post by **Harvey Williamson** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:25 pm

Jnaud wrote:I have a question about end game tables in the future Chess Explorer: will it use Nalimov tables or will it use its own tables (like Shredder does for example)?

It will use Nalimov. You will also be able to use things like gaviota tbs by setting the path in the engine parameters.

Simon · Post by **Simon** » Tue May 01, 2012 11:59 pm

Are there any screenshots to whet our appetite?

Jnaud · Post by **Jnaud** » Fri May 04, 2012 5:48 pm

Just to be sure, will it be Chess Explorer that take in charge tablebases or engines? In other words, will using Nalimov or Giavota depend on engines? Will hiarcs be compatible with Giavota tbs?

Post by **Mark Uniacke** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:24 pm

HIARCS Chess Explorer utilises tablebases in many ways but also of course allows engines to access them as well. We use Nalimov tablebases.

Once the release candidate is produced I will update the website with more details/shots.

ghillan · Post by **ghillan** » Thu May 17, 2012 1:04 pm

Mark Uniacke wrote: ... Once the release candidate is produced ...

Are you telling me that chess explorer its still beta? If you are not even in first RC, it means that we need to wait months before it will be released.

Im following the development progress for months and this gui seems never come out. First i read "beginning 2012", the march, april, may, and now ( 17 may) its still beta.

Dont know what to think, its just waporware?

Post by **Mark Uniacke** » Thu May 17, 2012 2:05 pm

It certainly is not vaporware it is a first class GUI in which we are bringing together innovative features.

The delays have been caused by us under estimating some aspects of the project, the multi-platform nature of the GUI and server and the increasing remit of the GUI which is now an excellent chess database, analysis and playing program.

The final beta has been done and we are close to a release candidate. Due to the extensive coverage of the GUI and engine on platforms, languages and formats these things take time to put together.

ghillan · Post by **ghillan** » Fri May 18, 2012 9:33 am

Mark Uniacke wrote:It certainly is not vaporware it is a first class GUI in which we are bringing together innovative features.

The delays have been caused by us under estimating some aspects of the project, the multi-platform nature of the GUI and server and the increasing remit of the GUI which is now an excellent chess database, analysis and playing program.

The final beta has been done and we are close to a release candidate. Due to the extensive coverage of the GUI and engine on platforms, languages and formats these things take time to put together.

Tnx for the clarification.
Im fully aware that "good stuff" need time and personally i prefer to wait a bit more but have a proper stuff instead to buy something earlier but filled with bugs.

Im one of the many that is looking for a good mac gui working on Lion. So take the time you need.

From what you said and as a pure and personal guess I'm hoping that it could be released by "end june" ( if don't raise unexpected problems). Could you tell me if thats a reasonable hope?

Post by **Mark Uniacke** » Fri May 18, 2012 2:57 pm

I would hope and expect it before then.

RetirementRules · Post by **RetirementRules** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:24 am

Mark, I know you have caught some heat in the last 6 months or so about when the GUI will be ready for the public. I just want to chime in and say, "Take all the time you need." We want a great program and from what I've read, this is exactly what you have been working on. We're all behind you!

Steve

Post by **Mark Uniacke** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:39 pm

Thanks Steve - it is nice to get this encouragement.

We have been working very hard on the product and I don't think it will disappoint although I know many wanted it much earlier.

I think you will see the results of our efforts this month.

Graham Banks · Post by **Graham Banks** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:26 pm

Yes Mark - take all the time that you need and don't be influenced by pressure put on you from those who can't wait. It's important that you're happy with the final product before you release it.

Post by **Harvey Williamson** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:27 pm

Graham Banks wrote:Yes Mark - take all the time that you need and don't be influenced by pressure put on you from those who can't wait. It's important that you're happy with the final product before you release it.

Some nice cartoons from Graham in case anyone missed them

Graham Banks · Post by **Graham Banks** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:17 am

Harvey Williamson wrote:Some nice cartoons from Graham in case anyone missed them..

What on earth do those have to do with Hiarcs?
My comments to Mark were genuine. I hope you didn't think I was being sarcastic.

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