Sigma Chess HIARCS for Apple Macintosh
Sigma Chess HIARCS is a software
download product only, it is compatible with any Apple Macintosh computer running Mac
OS X 10.4 or later.
It is NOT compatible with Microsoft Windows OS PCs or Mac
OS 9 or earlier.
Two steps to enjoy the registered and activated
capabilities of Sigma Chess HIARCS 13:
1) Download Sigma Chess HIARCS Lite and TRY IT for FREE.
Sigma Chess HIARCS Lite will run for free in demo/unregistered mode
(restricted features and strength) until you purchase and receive the license
key to activate the software.
In addition you will find free updates
and opening books for registered owners on our download pages from time to time.
2) If you like it BUY IT
by secure online payment choosing the SP or MP version you want. You can buy Sigma Chess HIARCS for
Macintosh by a variety of
secure online payment methods including credit and debit cards. You can even pay
by cheque/check or wire transfer. Soon after payment is completed you will
receive a personalised license key to enable the purchased product option and
get full free access to the full tournament opening books with super GM level play and
analysis! Now you have a Super GM on your Apple Macintosh!
Existing customers should have received an email
detailing a discount offer for upgrading from Sigma Chess HIARCS 12 to Sigma
Chess HIARCS 13. If you are an existing customer and have not received upgrade
details please email us here:
discounts cannot be applied retrospectively.
The product options are:
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Sigma Chess HIARCS 13 SP for Apple Macintosh (Full single processor version)
The HIARCS 13.1 chess engine for single
processor Intel and Power PC Apple Macintosh machines.
This version will only use one processor core at a time. For maximum
performance on Intel choose the MP version.
Includes all free updates within the HIARCS 13 series when available.
Licensed by personal
name and key emailed to you immediately after purchase.
Purchase includes discount coupon of 20% off future purchases on
www.hiarcs.com (valid until 31st March 2011)
Click here to order
Sigma Chess HIARCS 13 SP (single processor edition) for Apple Macintosh
Price*:
£27.95 / €33.60
/ $44.95 *VAT may be applicable for European Union residents.
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Sigma Chess HIARCS 13 MP for Apple Macintosh (Full multiprocessor version)
The ultimate HIARCS 13.1 chess engine which can run on
single, or multi-core/processor Intel and PowerPC Apple Macintosh computers
(up to 16 cores!).
The "Deep" HIARCS MP runs nearly twice as fast on Dual Core/Processor machines
and over three times faster on Quad-core machines
The Multiprocessor version is strongly recommended for Intel based
Macs as they have multiple processor cores and the MP version can take full
advantage of them.
First to receive free updates within the HIARCS 13 series when available.
Licensed by personal name and key emailed to you immediately after purchase.
All HIARCS 13 MP purchasers can also use the HIARCS 13 single
processor versions with the same license key.
Purchase includes discount coupon of 20% off future purchases on
www.hiarcs.com (valid until 31st March 2011)
Click here to order
Sigma Chess HIARCS 13 MP (multiprocessor edition) for Apple Macintosh
Price*:
£49.95
/ €59.95 / $79.95
*VAT may be applicable for European Union residents.
Benefits of purchasing:
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Choice of HIARCS 13.1 Single or Multiprocessor engine
versions |
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HIARCS is a Universal binary to maximise
performance on both Intel and PowerPC (G4/G5) based Macs |
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Chess
strength up to 3000+ Elo depending on your hardware performance and version. |
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Full chess brain enabled and 10-40 times faster
than Lite version |
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Maximum depth extended from 13 moves to 62
moves lookahead |
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Hiarcs 13.1 scores 98% v Hiarcs 13.1 Lite! |
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Unlimited
levels and time controls: Casual, Blitz, Active, Fischer and
Tournament.
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Multiple playing styles, Solid, Normal and Aggressive;
together with hypermodern play. |
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Configurable Smart Search, Selectivity,
Threats and Combination settings. |
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Positional and book learning capabilities so
Hiarcs improves as it plays. |
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Full 2 million position tournament book with the latest opening theory for study and preparation |
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Special book monitor mode to view full
opening book |
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Hash tables
up to 2Gb are available with
the Sigma Chess Pro version. |
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Explore new
Sigma Chess 6.2
GUI with enhanced features like MultiPV |