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Subject: Re: Junior:

Author: Don Dailey

Date: 12:36:39 04/22/98

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>If you use both of them, I think you are overusing this good idea, and
>you take too much risks in your selection. But it is nevertheless a
>workable approach. If I use both algorithms, my program is able to reach
>greater depths. But IMO it won't play better.

Indeed.  I can set my program to play about 2 ply faster or 1 ply slower
in terms of "stated iteration depth" with little difference in playing
strength.  The current settings are based on "severe" testing and are
believed to be close to optimum for my program but not easy to prove.

- Don



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