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Subject: Re: Knowledge based programs

Author: Laurence Chen

Date: 18:46:47 04/01/00

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On April 01, 2000 at 20:54:31, Fred Dowell wrote:

>     I have recently begun to study "strategical" middlegame positions.
>Sometimes I can see the win and other times I see the slight advantage,not being
>clear as to the 'technique' to win the game. I tried letting Fritz 5.32 play
>itself in the position,but it seeks to set up tactical situations and misses
>even the restraint or blockade ideas. Hiarcs 7.32 was a big improvement.
>  Are there any other strong programs that can analyze and also show winning
>technique?
>       Fred Dowell
Fritz will always try to open up the position. A closed position must become
open sooner or later.  One cannot win a chess game if the position remains
closed.  IMHO, there's no chess engine which can play closed positions as well
as a human GM or IM.
Laurence



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