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Subject: Re: kk_kup2 update - Should Crafty resign? & KNN v K mates {not=blunder}

Author: Bruce Moreland

Date: 14:20:18 05/05/98

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On May 05, 1998 at 16:17:28, Danniel Corbit wrote:

>If Crafty can manage to capture both pawns, even at a cost of rook+pawn
>and be left KNN v K, it seems drawable.  I would like to see the
>conclusion played out.  As a side point, I know how to mate with KBB v
>K, but don't know any mating algorithm that is certain for KNN.  Does
>one exist that is certain from any starting position?

KNN vs K is a draw.  You can construct a mate, but you can't force it.

KNN vs KP is a win in some cases, but it takes an incredible huge number
of moves.

bruce

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