Author: pavel
Date: 23:34:52 09/27/00
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On September 27, 2000 at 15:56:13, Dann Corbit wrote: >On September 27, 2000 at 15:43:20, Larry Griffiths wrote: > >>On September 27, 2000 at 15:20:04, Dann Corbit wrote: >> >>>On September 27, 2000 at 14:45:10, Larry Griffiths wrote: >>>[snip] >>>>At this time, my program can be considered a "Public" program :) >> >>I do have a copyright notice, but would have to add something that says it may >>be freely distributed and used, but not reverse-engineered etc. > >That's fine. Most of the freely available Winboard engines are copyright. In >fact, probably all of them are. Does anyone know of a chess engine that is >explicitly public domain? > >>>> >>>>What do I do next? >>> >>>I assume it is a Winboard compatible program. If that is the case, you can get >>>the heck tested out of it in very short order. >>> >>>If you put it in a place where it can be downloaded, or email a copy to Volker >>>or Frank, you will immediately gain dozens of active testers. >> >>Who are Volker and Frank? > >Frank Quisinsky: Quisinsky@in-trier.de >Volker Pittlik: volker.pittlik@gmx.net > >These are the kings of Winboard. Well, actually, they run the two main Winboard >arenas where all the Winboard freaks gather. > >>Yes, it works with Winboard but I have a couple of issues: >> >>1) The opponents moves are not validated at this time... >>2) 3 move repetions are not caught so when playing against Golem for example, >> we sometimes get into a loop moveing the same pieces over and over. > >Lots of programs do this. Many don't find the 50 rule draws either. I'd >recommend you fix this because it will cost you ELO if you lose on time. But it >won't cause a problem playing. Actually, if I understand the rule correctly, >neither the 3-move or 50 move rule are forced. You have to claim them to get >the draw. Hence, it is still a legal chess game even if you do not claim the >draw. Chess rules experts: "Is my understanding correct?" > >>Otherwise, I could sure use feedback on what needs to be added to make >>DeepTrouble work better with Winboard... >> >>Larry. >> >>> >>>Here is the Winboard forum: >>> >>>http://f11.parsimony.net/forum16635/ I dont know about 50 move being forced. but I have seen a lot of 3-move repitation being forced in chess games.........alot. cant find an example right now. I have to look for it. Pavel
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