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Why does the chess.com computer suggest bad moves? Or a good move but calls it bad?

joshuagambrell

An example would be useful to help answer your question. Perhaps you don't understand the move(s)?

baddogno

It's just not that powerful an engine.

  • Basic/Free: 1 Computer Analysis per week - with a search depth of 8 ply (estimated at 2000 strength)
  • Gold:  2 Computer Analysis per week - with a search depth of 10 ply (estimated at 2200 strength)
  • Platinum:  25 Computer Analysis per week - with a search depth of 14 ply (estimated at 2500 strength)
  • Diamond: 100 Computer Analysis per week - with a search depth of 14 ply (estimated at 2500 strength)