Thursday, August 14, 2008

Is Chessbase 10 really worth it?


I tried out Chessbase 10 for the first time a couple of days ago. I was happy with the layout and the improved search-speed in Megabase 2008. And some of the "bugs" from Chessbase 9 had been eliminated. Also, some additional features were installed.


Yet, I was definately not pleased. I had actually expected more. Chessbase 10 is in fact more of an update to Chessbase 9 than a program that would merit a special identifying number.


Is this worth 150 euros (incl. VAT)?


I use Chessbase almost every day and have been doing so since I returned from my retirement in 2002. I know this program fairly well.


But I will have to say no. At least not according to what I experienced. Some bugs have gone...new have emerged.

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