Author: Alvaro Rodriguez
Date: 12:50:16 08/02/00
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On August 02, 2000 at 15:00:26, Christophe Theron wrote: >On August 02, 2000 at 14:42:37, Volker Kniest wrote: > >>On August 02, 2000 at 13:39:33, Alvaro Rodriguez wrote: >> >>>Hi Christophe, I have some questions about the future Rebel-Tiger and I hope you >>>can answer them.. > > > >I'm glad to see your interest for Chess Tiger, but I'm not sure I can answer all >the questions... > > > > >>> 1. When will the new RT be released? Aproximately... > > >I'm not in charge of deciding this. Ask Ed. > > > >>> 2. Which new features will be implemented? > > > >I can only speak for the engine, because I'm not in charge of the graphical >interface. For the engine: > >* The search algorithms have been improved. Tiger now computes deeper > >* Better king safety evaluation > >* Generally speaking, the engine has been optimized and can compute faster. This >speed gain has been used to add more knowledge. The result is that the upcoming >engine will not be faster in NPS, but is guaranteed to understand chess better > >* The program will be less likely to lose on time in won or drawish positions > >* Several anticomputer strategies have been identified and Tiger will be able to >play against them > >* Better hash table management. You'll be able to use more RAM on a given >computer, and Tiger will be able to use very big hash tables even at the fastest >time controls > >* A number of other improvements I cannot list here but which represent months >of work > > > > >>> 3. Will it come with a new engine and opening book? > > > >Yes to both questions. > > > > >>> 4. How much will the new RT gain on strenght compared to the >>>current version? > > > >I'm sure the engine is significantly better. How much I cannot tell. > > > > >>>Everyone are free to add some questions, I probably forgot something :-) >> >> >> 5. Will be EG-TB'S supported now > > > >Maybe, if I have enough time before the release date. > > > > >> 6. Are book and position learning featutes integrated > > > >Book learning yes. Position learning I'm not sure. > > > > >> 7. Is a book editor integrated > > > >I don't know. > > > > >>>Thank you and hope your future progress with RT continues to grow and make the >>>program even better!! >>> >>>Regards, >>>Alvaro >> >>Regards >>Volker > > > >Thanks Alvaro and Volker for your interest in the evolution of the Tiger! > > > > Christophe Thank you for your good answers to mine and Volkers questions. Keep on working!! Regards, Alvaro
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