Author: pete
Date: 13:40:16 07/17/00
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> >The conclusion is that this is a random result. If you play crafty vs the >commercial programs, which are tactically stronger than most 'freeware' >programs, crafty will find itself in more 'trouble'. And _that_ will make >the ponder=off problem I have explained show up. If it doesn't get into any >trouble in most games, this problem won't show up. I want to reassure myself I understood your argument correctly . Crafty is assuming it is pondering so also uses some time it assumes to save with pondering . When realizing bad position ( made clear by strong tactical opponent ) crafty will use more time and when it hasn't saved it in advance ( with pondering ) will come into time trouble near time control and therefor maybe play a weak move around this area . This is why this will be only detected when crafty plays against very strong opponents ( as else no additional time is needed ) . Is this correct ?? If yes , it would really require another test against the top of the pops with and without ponder . pete
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