Artificial Intelligence advances in Chess - the future

[Steve Elliott]

most chess computers and engines are so strong now that they are not fun to play against.

Try Shredder, it's good because you can set it to a particular ELO Rating based on your ability and it automatically adjusts for the next game depending on if you won, lost or drew.

[Dabz]

If the only result is to lose, then it stops being a game.

Dabz

[Xerra]

Why on earth would you play Chess to lose? It's disrespectful to your opponent.

[Steve Elliott]

What are you talking about?  The computer tries to match your playing strength, so ups or downs it's ELO Rating based on the outcome of the last game.