Author: Eddie
Date: 04:25:08 09/14/00
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On September 14, 2000 at 01:39:27, pavel wrote: > >> >>Pavel, >> >>Hi man how you doing? Fine I hope .... I see you and I have a slight >>differance of opinion regarding Crafty winning this or not. >> >>It's nothing personal, but I will state again I will be surprised if Crafty does >>NOT win the Battle of the Crowns. Crafty is the best free progam on earth, in >>my opinion .... :)) even though I know what opinions are like! >> >>I think if Crafty doesn't win, there may be a possibility of a "smudge" factor. >>Thats too deep to go into here, but all these fine results I see of the little >>lady AMY, just don't equal out on my system .... maybe my system is messed up? >> >>Have a great day .... :)) > > >hey eddie, > i am fine man :).....how about ya? > >yeah i agree about everyone having differant opinions, but as far as computer >chess is concerned "stats" or 'data' is more important than just 'opinions' >though i hardly stop myself from giving my opinions ;) > >I agree and know that crafty is 'currently' (and also in recent history) been >the strongest freeware chess engine. >but there are other freeware chess engine which are, maybe not as strong, but >*very* close to crafty, probably a factor of 30-40 elo, which probably doesnt >make a big differance (my opinion) in a given set of games. > >thats why I said crafty not winning the BOC wont be a surprise. >but hey, the BOC is not over yet, it still has half-way to go !! > >your system is not screwed up, its probably because you just didnt play enough >game. >Amy is "not" better than crafty, it just gives crafty hard time (probably >because amy's playing strength doesnt suit crafty), just like crafty (probably) >gives gandalf a hard time :) > >Pavel > >ps, talking about "stats" and "data" .......and look how many opinions I am >giving. Oh yes Pavel! "Stats" and "data" do the real talking of course! Opinions and "BS" can do the walking .... I'll match up Amy and Crafty some more, I suppose I have not let these two fine programs battle it out enough. Keep up the great postings of your data and stats, and your opinions are enjoyable to read too! :)) Have a great day!
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