Chess programs have been part of the SPEC integer benchmarks for a long time but as you said there's not much software that can even use 4 cores.

A: For serious chess players, there are at least three programs to consider: Rybka, Fritz and Shredder. All come in standard versions for $70 to $75, as well as more powerful "deep" versions that ...

Barcelona (Spain) -Apr. 17, 2009- Gammick Entertainment has released the Fritz Chess version for iPhone and iPod Touch to the market. After finishing the development for the Nintendo DS ...

The interface in Fritz 9 is functional, but it does nothing to help guide you through the various features of the program. Without previous experience with advanced chess programs, you'll be lost.

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