Author: Ricardo Gibert
Date: 09:56:45 12/27/00
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On December 27, 2000 at 12:10:57, William Bryant wrote: >I'm updating the ability of my program to accept or decline a draw offer. > >The criteria I have is very simple and I'm looking for a discussion or >suggestions. > >1. If engine is loosing (by greater_than a Bishop or Knight) then accept the >draw >2. If the engine returns a draw score for 5 or more moves in a row > (and out of the opening phase), then accept (and/or offer) a draw. For "2." I would add the exception of not accepting a draw offer if the 5 moves in a row contain a pawn move or capture or the PV contains a pawn move or capture. Pawn moves and captures are a sign that some type of substantive change is taking place. Also, less than or equal to 0.0 would improve "2." >3. If winning by more than a Knight or Bishop, then decline any draw offers. > >Rather simplistic. > >Any thoughts or comments? > >William >wbryant@ix.netcom.com
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