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Subject: Re: SSDF and the programmers, I resign.......................

Author: Harald Faber

Date: 02:52:53 03/20/98

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On March 20, 1998 at 01:37:33, Keith Ian Price wrote:

>I also agree with your position. I think programmers spend too much time
>improving their programs for the SSDF, instead of for humans.

Remember that SSDF also supports sales which is important for commercial
programmers! They cannot dare leaving this aspect out.

>I don't pay much attention to the SSDF results, since all the top
>programs are so close, it really makes no difference.

Right, the only important reasons are now features and playing style.
Features is in favour of Fritz and Rebel, playing style is preferably
Hiarcs, MChessPro, Junior and Rebel (for me personally in this order! no
eval of strength!).

• Re: SSDF and the programmers, I resign....................... Keith Ian Price 19:50:38 03/21/98
  • Re: SSDF and the programmers, I resign....................... Harald Faber 05:02:52 03/31/98

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