Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 12:56:13 09/27/00
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On September 27, 2000 at 15:43:20, Larry Griffiths wrote: >On September 27, 2000 at 15:20:04, Dann Corbit wrote: > >>On September 27, 2000 at 14:45:10, Larry Griffiths wrote: >>[snip] >>>At this time, my program can be considered a "Public" program :) > >I do have a copyright notice, but would have to add something that says it may >be freely distributed and used, but not reverse-engineered etc. That's fine. Most of the freely available Winboard engines are copyright. In fact, probably all of them are. Does anyone know of a chess engine that is explicitly public domain? >>> >>>What do I do next? >> >>I assume it is a Winboard compatible program. If that is the case, you can get >>the heck tested out of it in very short order. >> >>If you put it in a place where it can be downloaded, or email a copy to Volker >>or Frank, you will immediately gain dozens of active testers. > >Who are Volker and Frank? Frank Quisinsky: Quisinsky@in-trier.de Volker Pittlik: volker.pittlik@gmx.net These are the kings of Winboard. Well, actually, they run the two main Winboard arenas where all the Winboard freaks gather. >Yes, it works with Winboard but I have a couple of issues: > >1) The opponents moves are not validated at this time... >2) 3 move repetions are not caught so when playing against Golem for example, > we sometimes get into a loop moveing the same pieces over and over. Lots of programs do this. Many don't find the 50 rule draws either. I'd recommend you fix this because it will cost you ELO if you lose on time. But it won't cause a problem playing. Actually, if I understand the rule correctly, neither the 3-move or 50 move rule are forced. You have to claim them to get the draw. Hence, it is still a legal chess game even if you do not claim the draw. Chess rules experts: "Is my understanding correct?" >Otherwise, I could sure use feedback on what needs to be added to make >DeepTrouble work better with Winboard... > >Larry. > >> >>Here is the Winboard forum: >> >>http://f11.parsimony.net/forum16635/
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