From: Takenobu Takizawa <takizawa <at> CFI <dot> WASEDA <dot> AC <dot> JP>
Date: 28 feb 1997
Subject: Re: computer shogi programs

Dear Mark Schreiber:

Thank you for your message, and sorry for my late answer.

> Your computer shogi tournaments are fascinating. Do these
> programs have a rank or a rating? Do they play in
> tournaments with humans. I want to buy a program. Which
> programs are for sale? Where can I get more information?
> Thank you.

Some of the programs had so-called (for commercial purpose) dan,
but they did not have expected strength.  Now, they are actually
stronger than usual 2-dan, I guess.  At least stronger than 1-dan.

Kakinoki shogi, AI shogi (Mr. Yamashita's) and Kanazawa shogi
entered the amateur tournament.  They rated 1-dan or more.
Mr. Kakinoki would have more detailed information.

AI shogi (YSS in the tournament), Kanazawa shogi, Kakinoki shogi,
Morita shogi and Eisei Meijin are the excellent programs.  You may
ask Mr. Kakinoki for more information.

Takenobu Takizawa