Author: Patrick Walsh
Date: 06:57:07 09/24/99
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On September 24, 1999 at 09:45:44, James T. Walker wrote: >On September 24, 1999 at 08:29:53, Patrick Walsh wrote: > >>The lot of you....GROW UP! > >Hello Patrick, >What's your problem? We are discussing the pro's and con's of CSTal-2. If you >don't have anything constructive to add why don't you just ignore us. One of >the claims by CSTal-2 proponents is that it plays better vs humans than computer >"Bean Counters". The game I posted is just the other side of the coin. In fact >most all computers on ICC can claim to play better vs humans. It's a well known >fact if you avoid the strong computers and only allow humans to play your >computer account you will have a higher rating. This is true of CSTal-2 also of >course. But CSTal-2 style often leaves it very vulnerable. Often after a sac >for the attack it fails and then it is subject to lose. It's style is >interesting. If Chris or Thorsten wants to call this a "Gem" of a chess program >that's fine also. It does however have it's idiosyncrasies. >Jim Walker I have no problem with the original article. I found the game very intriguing. It's the whining and counter-whining I have a problem with. Thorsten should be proud of his efforts. What he has accomplished is extremely admirable. But he should not keep a chip on his shoulder about it. I play coputersquite often, and occasionaly I can find a line which will beat it consistently. I am only a 1400 player, and I have managed to beat Sapphire, GNUChess and Crafty (all in blitz admittedly.) It is nothing special. nothing to get worked up about. Patrick
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