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Each engine has a different playing style. Some are aggressive, some are defensive. Some are strong, some are weak. When you get bored with one engine download another engine—it is like playing with a new partner.
The following chess engines have been tested and approved for use with Mayura Chess Board:
This engine is included in Mayura Chess Board. One of the best engines available.
Mayura Chess Board Version 2.0.0.2 and above is compatible with Naum.
Download this zip file and unzip. Then in Mayura Chess Board open the Engine Chooser dialog and point it to naum.exe.
Mayura Chess Board Version 2.0.0.2 and above is compatible with Spike.
Download this zip file and unzip. Then in Mayura Chess Board open the Engine Chooser dialog and point it to Spike1.2.exe.Mayura Chess Board Version 2.0.0.2 and above is compatible with Pro Deo.
Download this zip file and unzip. Don't run the setup program—it is intended for some other chess GUIs. In Mayura Chess Board open the Engine Chooser dialog and point it to prodeo.exe which is in ProDeo12 folder.Mayura Chess Board Version 1.7.0.0 and above is compatible with Zappa.
Zappa 1.1 launches a withering attack right at the opening of the game, that few can survive.
Download this zip file and unzip. Then in Mayura Chess Board open the Engine Chooser dialog and point it to zappa.exe.Mayura Chess Board Version 1.6.0.0 and above is compatible with Crafty v20.14. Information about Crafy is available on Dr. Hyatt's page. Try this download site Also copy book.bin and books.bin found here to the same directory as crafty. Crafty is also available at this alternative site.
Crafty plays like a Grand Master.