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Subject: Re: BGN's "no-time" argument soundly refuted

Author: Gian-Carlo Pascutto

Date: 10:38:42 05/08/01

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On May 08, 2001 at 11:57:07, Larry Proffer wrote:

>2. We know about learning in computer chess. Would you tell us if it (comp-comp
>learning) has any relevance at all in 'finding the best opponent for Kramnik'.

Sure does. As has already been pointed out, learning is a key feature
when playing matches vs humans.

>Doesn't the luck involved with this bi-program learning process (remember, the
>learning pathways are almost infinite - we don't know where they lead, and they
>may make things worse)

The good player is always lucky.

If learning makes your program play worse, you have a problem that needs
fixing.

--
GCP



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