Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 11:45:50 06/11/00
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On June 11, 2000 at 10:20:33, aloysius wrote: >Should opening books be used in Computer Tournaments? I am against that. Why not >just let the engines fight it out from the first move. If the programs in question have some sort of learning algorithm to prevent similar games, then competing without an opening book wouldn't be a problem. But I find that most specialized opening books adds to the program itself. Uri's idea of limiting the size of the book sounds like a reasonable compromise. >But that is different against humans, because opening theory are meant for us >(humans!) That's baloney. Chess opening theory isn't for humans only. It's not forbidden for sheep to use opening theory, even though they might have difficulties comprehending it. But then again, I don't think all opening theory is good for computer chess due to the difference of approach to the game. Best wishes... Mogens
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