The new search booster is good, the searches are incredibly fast and the reference tab is now almost instantaneous on my computer, no waiting any more!
The online search is very fast, too.
The new 'fast-and-easy preparation' is not so impressive though.

GMTonyKosten wrote on 08/28/08 at 18:45:49:


I think I'll just wait until Chessbase's version number catches up to MCO's.  What good is Chessbase 10 anyway, when MCO is already up to 15????

ChessBase 10 just arrived in the post (thanks ChessBase!!) and offhand looks very similar to CB9, a bit prettier. I haven't noticed much in the way of changes so far, just two extra buttons on the main page (Search, and New Games) and an extra info window on the already very useful reference tab.
I will give it a thorough trial over the coming weeks and see whether it helps me finish my DW - Flank book!!!

With CA you get a database of similar quality (although CB annotations are better), which updates via the internet - something i get the impression CB10 will replicate.

BTW You can also use megabase in CA, which can convert the CB files to CA or just use in CB format as read only

I have to say, Harvey, I'm not convinced!

I also notice that the 'Silver' edition of Chess Assistant 9.1 is a fair bit cheaper to purchase (via download) than it would cost me to upgrade from chessbase 9 to 10.

In short, I feel it's a bit of a rip off at the price they are asking.

I have a pre-release copy of CB10. The most useful feature I have found is being able to search the huge online database. It searches it quickly and works really well. 

There is also a nice feature for preparing openings against a player that is in the database. 

For engine users you can now make the default kibitzer a non-cb engine so you can pick a uci engine for this now.

I see the full 'spec list' is up on the chessbase.com site.

Can't say I see anything which makes me want to go out and spend 70 pounds on an expensive upgrade from 9....

Anyone have this yet?  I'm wondering whether there are any new features that make an upgrade worthwhile.  I was hoping they would spruce up the repertoire and game annotation features, but this doesn't seem to have happened.  According to New in Chess, the new features consist of:

- new integrated online database with millions of games, kept topical and up-to-date by ChessBase; 
- split-second online search results (DSL); 
- automatic update of your local reference database (Big or Mega) with the weekly instalments of games; 
- display of games and moves with statistics in tree style; 
- optional restriction to quality games in all searches; 
- openings references include an overview of common variations; 
- new search booster for super-fast results; 
- openings books with instantaneous display of replies; 
- fast-and-easy preparation for any specific players, with tree display and games; 
- player dossier with improved openings references; 
- direct access to the ICCF server for correspondence chess games; 
- new engine functions, e.g. display of discarded lines; 
- new functions for the chess server: e.g. online database accessible for kibitzers, ECO codes in the games lists, tactics training, full Chess 960 support. 
In addition: new look with high-resolution pieces, improved window management.