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Subject: Re: KRBKPP

Author: Miguel A. Ballicora

Date: 13:12:20 10/30/01

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On October 30, 2001 at 15:54:06, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>The point here is that KRBP vs KRPP might seem to be the same as a KRB vs KRP
>ending.  The KRB has no chance of winning in a real game.  There may be a
>contrived position where the KRB side wins, but I haven't seen any in real
>games yet myself.  I don't want _my_ program to trade from a possiblly
>winnable KRBP vs KRPP, to a absolutely unwinnable KRB vs KRP ending, if I can
>help it.

This is true against a computer with EGTB's, against humans it is not exactly
unwinnable. Particularly with "game in x" time control where it is closer to a
win than a draw. Practical chances are very high, it is a tough endgame to
defend unless you have plenty of time and know the theory.

Regards,
miguel

• Re: KRBKPP Robert Hyatt 20:39:33 10/30/01
  • Re: KRBKPP Miguel A. Ballicora 06:56:02 10/31/01
    • Re: KRBKPP Robert Hyatt 08:13:09 10/31/01
      • Re: KRBKPP Miguel A. Ballicora 19:59:39 10/31/01
      • Re: KRBKPP Uri Blass 13:01:40 10/31/01
        • Re: KRBKPP Robert Hyatt 14:45:26 10/31/01

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