Deep Fritz

Deep Fritz is a multi-processor version of the computer chess engine Fritz written by Frans Morsch and Mathias Feist.

Related Topics:
Computer chess - Fritz - Frans Morsch - Mathias Feist

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In October 2002, a version of Deep Fritz running on a Compaq 8-processor machine competed with Vladimir Kramnik in the Brains in Bahrain eight-game match, which ended in a 4 - 4 draw, with two wins for each participant and four draws.

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Vladimir Kramnik - Brains in Bahrain

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As of October 2002, Deep Fritz is believed to be the most powerful computer chess program in the world, defeating Deep Junior, another powerful computer chess program, in a run-off. Whilst it lacks the special-purpose hardware of Deep Blue and consequently can evaluate far fewer positions in a given amount of time, the designers and Vladimir Kramnik, in pre-match interviews, both regarded it as a stronger player. Kramnik, for instance, tried the machine by setting up the positions in the Garry Kasparov-Deep Blue match of 1997, and found that Fritz came up with what he regarded as stronger moves. A direct comparison is impossible as after Deep Blue defeated Kasparov it was disassembled.

Related Topics:
Chess - Deep Junior - Deep Blue - Garry Kasparov

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In November of 2003, a version of Deep Fritz running with 3D software, X3D Fritz, played a four game match against Kasparov, the highest rated player at the time. The match ended tied after a win by each side and two draws.

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