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Subject: Re: Kasparov-Deep Blue after 11. .. g5 - continued by Junior - Shredder

Author: Sune Fischer

Date: 02:52:50 05/12/04

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On May 12, 2004 at 05:32:19, Vasik Rajlich wrote:

>>
>>Vincent's suggestion is a little silly, but seriously, why not play Shredder v
>>Shredder? IMHO shredder is simply a better engine than Junior.  Not that
>>comp-comp shootouts prove a lot . . .
>>
>>anthony
>
>Yeah, maybe Shredder-Shredder would be more objective. I wanted to see two
>different engines give their scores for a few moves.

Except Shredder vs Shredder doesn't prove that "white wins eyes shot" :)

At best that could indicate that white has a small advantage, but I guess that
is the relevant question now anyway.

>It's interesting that both engines give black a slight edge. Maybe because black
>controls more space, so the weaknesses are harder to get to. I wonder why SMK
>and Amir went so far though. Maybe to make sure that their engines play
>actively.

I'm still waiting for some strong chess player to come out and say that the
programs are playing the attack all wrong. :)

-S.
>Vas



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