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Subject: Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 16:47:44 01/25/02

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On January 25, 2002 at 19:33:24, Albert Silver wrote:
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>Ok, here's a question that would be interesting to answer: Take all the
>tablebases and see what the numbers (quantity and percentile stats) of
>non-losing moves in positions where a non-losing move exists. And if possible, a
>breakdown of those numbers to compare between numbers of pieces on the board.
>Just to see whether a tendency in changes of stats according to the number of
>pieces (3-4-5-6) is detectable.

A more interesting question is to see with 6 men on the board in a position that
is somewhat complicated and can be won/lost/drawn -- what percentage of moves by
super GM's are not mistakes.  I am guessing about 80-90%.  It would be nice to
have a study to find out.

I suspect with 4 or 5, it's a lot higher, but you have to get that far first.

• Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Roy Eassa 14:48:00 01/26/02
  • Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Sune Fischer 15:11:45 01/26/02
    • Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Albert Silver 15:43:01 01/26/02
      • Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Sune Fischer 16:30:10 01/26/02
• Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Albert Silver 17:41:28 01/25/02
  • Re: Some Philosophical questions on the limits of Computer chess Dann Corbit 10:43:06 01/26/02

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