Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 12:08:10 09/02/99
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On September 01, 1999 at 18:52:39, Mark Young wrote: >On September 01, 1999 at 05:53:59, Ralf Elvsén wrote: > >>On August 31, 1999 at 22:39:09, eric guttenberg wrote: >> >>>If there is any reliable data showing that CST can even hold its own with >>>H7.32 in a significant number of games, I will be surprised to see it. >>> >>> >>>eric >> >>Could you (or Mark or anyone else...) who have seen CSTal >>play alot, tell me why you think it is weaker than e.g. Hiarcs? >>(I don't own a copy). >> >>Is it because it goes for unsound kingside attacks with >>silly sacrifices, or is it just weaker in general? >> >>I always thought that it would be interesting to see >>a CSPetrosian, since that style might be better suited >>to the programming technique used in CSTal (not that >>I know anything about it, except for the low NPS). >> >>Even if it is significantly weaker at the moment, I think >>it is strong enough to prove a point, namely that programs >>written in a "non-orthodox" way can play good chess. Since >>this seems to be a program developed by one person (?) there >>should be room for many improvements and, who knows, that >>approach might be more successful than present data indicates. >>I mean, imagine ten programmers representing >>this approach exchanging ideas here at CCC. It would probably >>give a marginal effect much bigger than for the discussions >>taking place here now (not that I have anything against them, >>just an illustration). >> >>Ralf > >Yes IMO CST plays unsound chess, any program can have great wins, but if you >lose 9 out of 10 games to get that one great win....IMO I don't call that >program a great program with an exciting style of play. I would just call it >sad, in light of all the very good programs on the market today that also >generate great wins. No need to name the programs.... > >As many of us know, you can take cm6000 and get the same style of play as CST, >but with a much better tactical eye. > >I have nothing against CST style of play or any style of play, but the program >must be able to win with that style. > >Mark "The Bean Counter" Boy are you asking for trouble. :) you are joining a very 'exclusive club' now.
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