Author: Michael Yee
Date: 21:30:18 12/02/05
I don't think one currently exists. But since all games seem to be free (at least for now), shouldn't it be possible? For starters, there's the old free SCID database (if anyone still has it), Jose's database, TWIC's archives, chesslib's free database, Dann's ftp site, britbase, norbase, etc. Convekta, Les Echecs, and other sites also have or had free games available. Tasks/goals for managing the database might include: (1) have a consistent unambiguous system for player names, place names, etc. (2) ensure accuracy of ratings (or add them if missing) (3) ensure accuracy of moves (by checking multiple sources?) (4) differentiate between classical, rapid, blitz, correspondence, internet, etc. Note: I'm not opposed to buying a commercial database one of these days. But it just seems funny/strange that they all seem to be selling essentially the same free data (aside from analysis and other extras). Michael
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