Maverick Chess Engine
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Copyright Steve Maughan 2013

Maverick is a basic chess engine.  Currently it is quite weak but hopefully I'll be able to improve it quite quickly.

Installation:
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There are two versions of the engine - one for (old) 32 bit machines and the other for modern 64 bit.  The 64 bit version is about two-times the speed of the 32 bit version.  If possible use the 64 bit version for all tests.

Maverick can be installed into any UCI compatible chess GUI.  I use both Shredder and Fritz.

Opening Books:
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Maverick can use any Polyglot opening books.  Currently Maverick doesn't have its own book so you will need to download one and place it in the same folder as the executible.

One unique aspect of Maverick's handling of opening book is the ability to select the opening book from Maverick's options page.  Maverick scans for suitable opening books dynamically when it loads.

If you have any feedback please send you comments via my website (http://www.chessprogramming.net)

Steve Maughan (August 1st 2013)