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Subject: Re: tests LCTII Nimzo98

Author: Enrique Irazoqui

Date: 05:40:39 01/23/98

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On January 23, 1998 at 08:07:14, Andreas Mader wrote:

>On January 22, 1998 at 11:35:28, Enrique Irazoqui wrote:
>
>>On January 22, 1998 at 10:09:30, Eric Gallula wrote:
>>
>>>Hi Friends,
>>>
>>>
>>>Results of Nimzo98 LCTII tests on PC 166 MMX 512K cache 32 MB RAM
>>>
>>>Positionnal: 225 pts  54% (second behind Hiarcs6)
>>>
>>>combination: 275 pts! 76% (Best  result of all)
>>>
>>>ending:     170 pts ! (second behind Genius,I think) 63%
>>>
>>>PERF: 2570 ELO ,may be the number one in the SSDF ranking
>>>
>>>Best Regards,
>>>ERIC
>>
>>I don't think you should trust this test so much. While Nimzo98 is
>>exceptionally quick at tactics, its endings are weak. It belongs in the
>>top group of programs. But number one, I doubt it. Still Hiarcs 6...
>>
>>Enrique
>
>Enrique,
>
>you are always picking on Nimzo, although it is a great and wonderful
>program.

Rubbish! I am not picking on Nimzo at all. You know I like it a lot. Is
this what you wanted me to say?

OK, lets put it in a way you may like: Nimzo98 is a GREAT program and
speed wonder. It also knows quite a bit. Only that its endgame is not up
to the rest.

Better? :)

> You'll have to face it: After 17 years of computer chess, you
>are wrong for the first time! Watch out for the next Swedish rating list
>and then apologize!

ROFL

Trying to talk like someone else once again...

>Andreas
>
>P.S.: Enrique blamed me for being too soft and gentle when it comes to
>discussions about computer chess. I hope he now changes his mind! :-)

You'll have to try harder. :)

Enrique



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