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Subject: Re: SSDF should recalibrate!!!!

Author: Dave Gomboc

Date: 17:39:35 05/21/00

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On May 21, 2000 at 16:43:43, Chris Carson wrote:

>I disagree with you.  :)
>
>1. The Dutch Championship was on hardware
>not in the SSDF list.  So was some of the
>other HW that you mentioned.

Isn't the hardware being used in the Dutch championship pretty stiff? (good?)

>2. I have published the analysis for SSDF vs
>my list several times.  Half the TPR's are
>above the SSDF and Half are below.  That is
>what is expected, not exactly the same or always
>above SSDF everytime.

I didn't check this myself, but I wanted to ask if you did, because it seems
rather unlikely that the TPRs for a program in human events would be half above
and half below its SSDF rating.

>3. The SSDF says perhaps 25 to 50 points could be
>lowered from their list.

There are an infinite number of adjustments that _could_ be made. ;)

>4.  The SSDF is the most reliable measure of computer
>program strength, IM Kaufman and GM Seiwan have noted that
>in published articles.

"in the computer vs. computer domain" is a necessary qualifier here.

>5.  I had a lot of respect for the SSDF before I started the
>H vs C list, I have even more respect now!  :)  Try to publish
>a list when people say count this game, don't count that, that
>should be counted as a win not a loss, that was a meaningless
>will because .....

Yes, I don't like the yada-yada either. <grin>

>6.  Many GM's are afraid to play the programs.

"Many" might be too strong.

>7.  If you want to subtract x from the SSDF list or my list or
>any other list, do so, you are free to your opinion and publish
>a list - 200 or + 100 or including this game or excluding that
>game.  :)
>
>Best Regards,
>Chris Carson



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