Author: aloysius
Date: 07:26:16 06/12/00
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On June 12, 2000 at 08:49:17, Mogens Larsen wrote: >On June 12, 2000 at 08:14:13, blass uri wrote: > >>No >>I use chess programs for correspondence games and having the best program is >>important. > >Just because a program is good at tournament time control, doesn't mean that >it's the best program for correspondance chess. So that reason doesn't work >either. Even though the use of computer programs are allowed (because it's >impossible to control) I consider it to be equal to cheating. AFAIK most serious >correspondance players don't use computers. > >>part of the users use chess programs to play one against another and they prefer >>better programs. > >That's another very lame reason. Doesn't justify using time, effort and money on >the kind of tournaments you suggest. > >>The ssdf tournaments are in order to give users information and there are many >>tournaments that private people do and they give the users information. >> >>I do not expect these tournaments to stop. > >SSDF don't conduct tournaments, but it's a good service. There's no need to >develop inconclusive and uninteresting tournaments to replace their testing. > >>My last idea about tournaments when only small programs like TSCP can play is >>not to give the user information but can encourage humans to agree to play >>against programs because they know that they have chances. > >They can do that at home. Just download WinBoard and a couple of programs. >Sounds like grasping at straws. > >Best wishes... >Mogens Speaking of that, what are the programs 10 better or worse than TSCP (5 better and 5 worse). It would be better if there is source code as well. Where can I find a complete list of all the 50+ odd number of winboard engines? Thanks -Aloysius
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