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Subject: Re: Changing alpha / beta based upon hash?

Author: Steve Maughan

Date: 23:40:25 12/30/00

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José,


>>            Beta := CurrentHash.Value;
>
>And this is wrong. You can't modify beta here, cause you inherit beta from
>down level alpha, and it means a value high enough that the opponent wouldn't
>chose this branch. You're not allowed to modify beta inside the tree. Only
>alpha.

Yes this sounds right although Bob says he does alter Beta.

Regards,

Steve



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