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Subject: Re: Correction.

Author: Andrew Dados

Date: 12:45:09 05/01/00

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On May 01, 2000 at 09:09:32, Mogens Larsen wrote:

>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

Comon.. 20 games tell *nothing* about engine strength?? So what does?
-Andrew-



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