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Subject: Re: Correction.

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 06:09:32 05/01/00

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On May 01, 2000 at 08:57:28, Mogens Larsen wrote:

>On May 01, 2000 at 06:53:53, Chessfun wrote:
>
>>I would agree it don't measure the engine strength at the time control.
>>But I believe it measures the strength from a given position,
>
>No, it doesn't and there's a lot of reasons why. If you write down all the
>advantages and disadvantages for each engine even in generel terms, the
>uncertainty will go through the roof. I you want to test something like actual
>strength difference as opposed to ponder on/off or blitz/standard, you'll have
>to be even more dilligent with details.
>
>Best wishes...
>Mogens

Well, I might have been a little harsh and inaccurate here. The test will make
suggestions about the comparative strength possible, but it tells nothing of the
engine strength itself.

Best wishes...
Mogens



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