Even grandmasters ask this question, much less amateurs, and if you think the answer is simple and clear, think again! In this video I show you the best engines for different purposes and at the end show many other top chess engines you probably never even heard of! I have advised amateurs and world champions over decades and share here my thought process and opinions on the matter.
ChessBase 17
Stockfish Engine
Leela Chess Zero
Power Fritz
CCRL (Computer Chess Ratings List)