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

Author: Danniel Corbit

Date: 17:33:58 05/05/98

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On May 05, 1998 at 17:20:18, Bruce Moreland wrote:

>
>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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