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Subject: Re: Nice tactical shot. [too easy for today's programs?]

Author: Roy Eassa

Date: 12:28:24 01/24/02

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On January 24, 2002 at 03:09:00, Kurt Utzinger wrote:

>At first glance I thought: A too easy task for the programs of the new
>generation. And in principle I was right. Somewhat disappointing however that
>GambitTiger2 needs two minutes. Most programs solve the problem within seconds.
>Kurt


I don't think it's too easy ... some of the top engines, including Tiger and
Fritz 7, need over 2 minutes to see that this line is winning.  The fastest
programs (for this puzzle) still take well over 10 seconds.  To me, that makes
this an excellent puzzle position.



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