Spike is a Chess-engine, which can, by using the protocols Winboard or UCI, be integrated in different available Chess-GUI's as for example Chessbase, Arena or Winboard.
Spike has no own grafical Interface, hence the use of a GUI, which supports at least one of the mentioned protocols, is needed.
Spike trat im Rahmenprogramm der Chess Classic Mainz 2006 (CCM6) in einem Match "Mensch gegen Maschine" an,
und zwar gegen keinen geringeren als Super GM und Chess960 Weltmeister Peter Svidler.
In an exciting swiss tournament over 7 rounds Spike could win against many strong opponents!