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Subject: Re: Modifying a crafty to play at a lower strength

Author: Mike Hood

Date: 08:45:40 10/10/01

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I have a couple of ideas that might lead to weaker but non-stupid play. I admit
that I'm just thinking aloud, so I welcome contradiction from anyone who has
already tried these methods to weaken his engine.

1. Over-evaluate postion in relation to material values. This can lead to
sacrifices that might not lead to victory for the computer, but which will
nevertheless cause the human opponent difficulties.

2. Over-evaluate the value of the pawns. Changing the pawn value from 1.0 to 1.5
or greater can lead to interesting (but not necessarily correct) play.

Comments?

Mike (Sunset Dancer) Hood

• Re: Modifying a crafty to play at a lower strength Robert Hyatt 08:53:35 10/10/01
  • Re: Modifying a crafty to play at a lower strength Mike Hood 09:05:54 10/10/01
    • Re: Modifying a crafty to play at a lower strength Robert Hyatt 10:19:20 10/10/01

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