Author: blass uri
Date: 11:04:00 03/28/99
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On March 28, 1999 at 13:38:26, Sylvain Renard wrote: > >>Fritz is using the tablebases only at the root so I do not understand what is >>the problem to add engine thinking to the knowledge of the database. >>It is enough to add some if then commands. > I was not reallty talking about the difficulty of programming >this , but about the "contortions" you have to do. > What I wanted to say : it is rather strange that a database tells >you : you cannot win with this move, > but I can't tell you if it is a draw or a loss. >In the example I gave, the losing move was obvious. But what to do >if it is not clear? What is the advantage of using a database if the >engine has to make himself the difference between losing and drawing >moves? The database cannot tell For some endgames like KRP vs KR if it is a win for the weaker side or a draw but can tell if it is a win for the stronger side or a draw. Usually wins for the weaker side are short wins so the right winning move for the weaker side is usually obvious. The usual problem is to find the right way for the stronger side to win and here the tablebases can help best Regards Uri
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