THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 43

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU v Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU v Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU v Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (1-0)


Standings after Round 43

33.5 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
25.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
25.0 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
23.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
21.0 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
20.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
20.5 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
20.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
19.5 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
15.0 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
14.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
13.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 43 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28342

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 44

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU v Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (draw)
Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (draw)


Standings after Round 44

34.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
26.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
26.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
25.5 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
21.5 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
21.5 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
21.0 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
20.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
20.0 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
15.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
14.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
13.5 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 44 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28346

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 45

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (0-1)
Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)


Standings after Round 45

34.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
27.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
27.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
25.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
22.0 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
22.0 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
21.5 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
21.0 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
20.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
16.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
14.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
13.5 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 45 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28349

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 46

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (draw)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)


Standings after Round 46

35.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
28.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
28.0 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
26.5 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
21.5 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
21.5 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
21.0 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
16.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
15.0 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
13.5 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 46 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28351

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 47

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (draw)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)


Standings after Round 47

36.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
29.0 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
28.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
27.5 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
22.0 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
22.0 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
21.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
17.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
15.0 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
14.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 47 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28356

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 48

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (draw)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU v Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)


Standings after Round 48

37.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
30.0 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
29.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
27.5 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
27.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
22.0 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
22.0 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
18.0 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
16.0 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
14.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 48 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28359

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 49

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Hiarcs 14 8CPU (draw)
RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU v Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)


Standings after Round 49

37.5 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
30.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
30.0 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
28.0 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
27.5 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
25.0 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
24.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
23.0 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
22.5 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
18.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
16.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
14.5 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 49 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28362

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 50

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Hiarcs 14 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU v Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)


Standings after Round 50

38.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
31.0 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
30.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
28.5 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
28.0 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
25.5 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
25.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
23.0 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
23.0 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
22.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
18.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
17.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
15.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 50 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28366

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 51

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (1-0)
Hiarcs 14 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU v Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU v Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU v Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU (draw)


Standings after Round 51

38.5 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
31.5 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
31.0 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
29.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
28.5 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
26.5 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
24.0 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
23.0 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
23.0 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
23.0 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
19.5 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
18.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
15.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 51 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28368

If you install TLCV (Tom's Live Chess Viewer) on your computer, you can watch the games live move by move. You'll also be able to chat to others following the tournament in the chatroom there.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~tommyinoz/client.zip
Host - GrahamCCRL.dyndns.org Port - 16083

There is also a live broadcast in Playchess.

It looks like Equinox has a case to be the world's best original chess engine.

THE CHAMPIONS 2012 8CPU

Xeon X5430x2 Octal
ChessGUI
2048mb hash per engine where possible
3-4-5 piece tablebases
Ponder off
WorldClass2012-3.cgb book (limited to 8 move depth)
40 moves in 29 minutes repeating (equivalent to CCRL 40/40)
All engines 64-bit 8CPU where available
4 cycles 52 rounds


Round 52

Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU v Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU v Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU v Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Hiarcs 14 8CPU v Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU v Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU (draw)
Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU v Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU (0-1)
Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU v Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU (draw)


Final Standings

39.0 - Houdini 3 64-bit 8CPU
32.0 - Stockfish 2.3.1 64-bit 8CPU
31.5 - Sting SF 2 64-bit 8CPU
30.0 - Equinox 1.65 64-bit 8CPU
29.0 - Rybka 4.1 64-bit 8CPU
27.0 - Critter 1.6a 64-bit 8CPU
26.0 - Akkad 0.52b 64-bit 8CPU
24.5 - Hiarcs 14 8CPU
23.5 - RobboLito 0.21Q 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Deep Junior 13.3 64-bit 8CPU
23.5 - Bouquet 1.6 64-bit 8CPU
20.0 - Chiron 1.5 64-bit 8CPU
18.5 - Hannibal 20121202 64-bit 8CPU
16.0 - Deep Shredder 12 64-bit 8CPU


Round 52 PGN - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28380

Complete tournament PGN (zipped) - http://kirill-kryukov.com/chess/discussion-board/download/file.php?id=28379