Shredder Classic for Windows

Name: Shredder Classic
Rating: 4.4 (14 reviews)
Author: Stefan Meyer-Kahlen

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Download.com staffAugust 25, 2015

Don't be too intimidated by the winner of the 2003 World Computer Chess Championship. Shredder Classic can vary both its strength and playing style to appeal to rookies and masters alike. Beginners can have the program search the current game for mistakes and analyze their positions. Experts will appreciate being able to compare and load multiple chess engines. The program strictly separates the playing engine and the interface. The interface lets you customize colors, fonts, and panel positions, even saving your favorite layouts. You can plug in third-party UCI and WinBoard engines. You won't have to play in isolation, since the program lets you load games in PGN and CBF formats. Through the Auto232 interface, you can play over the Internet with people who use other chess programs. Even at its highest strength, the program didn't slow down our computer. The game lets you choose from several different chess sets, but the demo won't save your game. Still, the trial version of Shredder Classic should impress most chess players.

What’s new in version 3

Version 3 features new analysis feature which allows a much quicker evaluation of alternative moves; new opening advisor allows Shredder to play much better without opening book.

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GENERAL

Release: November 28, 2007

Latest update: August 25, 2015

Version: 3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

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Total Downloads: 48,833

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4.4/5

14 User Votes

A decent chess program
February 26, 2011
Pros
It adjusts it's own rating up/down to be a match to the human opponent, and it gives the human an ELO rating of it's estimate of their capability.. It seems to vary it's playing style.
Cons
Don't expect free or cheap upgrades, as you may be disappointed.
Summary
If you only buy bone chess program for the PC, I would recommend Shredder Classic version 4.
I love this chess program
pedalmasherJuly 16, 2010
Pros
The interface is outstanding, and I love the fact that as soon as I copy the PGN file of my game from chess.com, one click on it brings up Shredder ready and able to perform great analysis of my game.
Cons
I have found no cons.
Summary
Try the free 30 day demo of Shredder Classic 4 and you will ultimately buy this program.
It plays chess like a kamikaze pilot.
AnthonyStarfieldNovember 24, 2008
Pros
Shredder plays a fine game of chess, until it's huge flaw appears. It has a hint button and you can save games.
Cons
Shredder always gives away pieces. No moderately good human player would do that. And the sound of it's pieces moving is way too loud compared to listening to the BBC or playing a song. There's no way to turn down its volume.
Summary
I've played 7 games with Shredder. I lost the first 4 and won the last 3. But the only reason I won was because Shredder always moved a queen, a rook or a knight so I could capture it without losing any of my own pieces. That certainly drains all the challenge out of a chess game and it makes for a hollow, echoy victory.
i am chess club advisor at Jr High, way good for advanced studentss
bananadannaDecember 18, 2007
Pros
Easy to yous and lose
Cons
Summary
beats ubisofts chessmaster - hands down.
hmazujiJune 10, 2006
Pros
easy to use, easy to set up. intuitive. excellent program. you don't need a cd in the cd tray to play it, and if you think software manufacturers have quit this archaic practice, you haven't tried ubisofts pos excuse for a game.
Cons
Summary
Cleancut Interface, humanlike play for beginners and up!
jasonkentMarch 16, 2005
Pros
1. Options for different styles of play. Play against any style from an all out attacker or stout defender. 2. Ability to set the program to play whatever level you want with handicaps. 3. Very stable interface. 4. Excellent interface trying freely availible UCI and WB chess engines. 5. 30 day trial to check it out before you buy. :)
Cons
1. Not the best choice for young kids. 2. It could have more tutorial features.
Summary
Something is wrong with this program
MysticDeityMarch 16, 2005
Pros
Cons
Play it a long time, this software kept on crashing!
Summary
January 11, 2005
Pros
Cons
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excellent product, but...
October 14, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
this game is excellent. But on the free version, please add at least a choice of three openings. I always started my game with P4K and the computer ALWAYS retuned the sicillian defense. Which is good but I got tired after a few games.
great program
September 8, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
fun to play with, good chess teacher, nice graphics, you should really try this one!

Developer’s Description

By Stefan Meyer-Kahlen

Play chess against the eight-time World Computer Chess champion.

The Shredder Classic chess programs by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen have already won twelve titles as World Computer Chess Champion, are leading in all important computer chess rating lists, and are accepted as the best chess programs for PCs. They combine extremely powerful play with easy handling. Gameplay can be adjusted to any strength, so everyone can find an adequate chess partner. Among the learning features for analyzing your own games is a built-in coach, which sounds an alert at any mistake.The game has graphics direct access to online endgame database server with more than 1200GB data, and improves chess intelligence of the chess engine.

Version 3 features new analysis feature which allows a much quicker evaluation of alternative moves; new opening advisor allows Shredder to play much better without opening book.

Shredder Classic for Windows

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User Reviews

A decent chess program

I love this chess program

It plays chess like a kamikaze pilot.

i am chess club advisor at Jr High, way good for advanced studentss

beats ubisofts chessmaster - hands down.

Cleancut Interface, humanlike play for beginners and up!

Something is wrong with this program

excellent product, but...

great program

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