Author: Ulrich Tuerke
Date: 05:45:53 05/17/00
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> >I think the program should handle that case. This means that the operator should >set the resign value low enough not to upset the opponent. Resigning or not is >part of the game, it should be the program's decision, as much as which move to >play or the time management. >If the operators decide about resigning, there will be always arguments about >when to resign (maybe the opponent is in time trouble, maybe the position is >very complicated and the opponent will possibly blunder). I don't think it's >unfair to let the opponent prove that he is able to win the game (on the board >and on the clock). I am afraid that your goal is a bit too ambitious. E.g. my program sometimes feels very well (+3) in a dead drawn position, just not recognizing that there is no plan to win. I think in this case the operator should interfere in order to avoid the GM boring to death. Uli > >Gerrit > ><snip>
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