Author: Mike Hood
Date: 09:05:54 10/10/01
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On October 10, 2001 at 11:53:35, Robert Hyatt wrote: >On October 10, 2001 at 11:45:40, Mike Hood wrote: > >><<snip>> >> >>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 > > >I don't think this will work against weaker opponents. All you are doing is >making the engine even _more_ aggressive. It depends what you mean by "weaker". A more aggressive playing style might crucify a 1400-1600 rated player, but an 1800-2000 rated player would probably find the playing style more entertaining.
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