Author: Will Singleton
Date: 12:58:22 06/26/00
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On June 26, 2000 at 15:26:12, Steffen Jakob wrote: >On June 26, 2000 at 15:08:08, Peter Skinner wrote: > >>>Hit the nail on the head. The entire function of the list is to track the >>>strength of new engines without having to cower in the shadow of Crafty. >>> >> >>Well as I asked on ICC why Crafty was not on the list, I got the response that >>the list is for programs that are under constant developement, and to track how >>each version gets stronger and stronger... and is for "Amateur" programs. >> >>By what definition is a "amateur" program classified? >> >>Is it a program that is not sold, given away free, and is by a sigle author? >> >>Or is it a program that is simply not as strong as Crafty, thus has to be >>included? >> >>That makes no sense... >> >>Crafty by most in the computer chess world ( Commercially speaking and the SSDF >>) do not consider Crafty as a "professional" program. >> >>I have just wondered this, as I feel it is an darn fine "amateur" program, and >>should be included.. >> >>It seems that once again Bob is getting passed over for recongition that he >>deserves. > >I also would like to see crafty on that list. Will Singleton will prob. answer >your question. My guess is that the list only has accounts which play other >comps. Crafty doesnt have "!computer" in its formula but its so restricted that >even Ferret with a rating of >3100 (!!) wasnt able to match crafty some days >ago. > >Best wishes, >Steffen. That's a good point. But really, if Hyatt isn't a pro, then no one is. Not what I'd call a "green" programmer. Will
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