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Subject: Re: tests LCTII Nimzo98

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 06:39:30 01/23/98

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On January 23, 1998 at 08:40:39, Enrique Irazoqui wrote:

>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


reminds me of my favorite bumper sticker:

<xxx> where men are men, and sheep are afraid.

you plug in your favorite state, country, university or whatever
for <xxx>

:)

PS I have heard some "interesting" reasons that certain countries
are cloning sheep?  Anything to em?  :)




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