Author: Albert Silver
Date: 17:41:28 01/25/02
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On January 25, 2002 at 19:47:44, Dann Corbit wrote:
>On January 25, 2002 at 19:33:24, Albert Silver wrote:
>[snip]
>>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.
Only for the winning side then, since the losing side has no choice in the
matter.
>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.
Bear in mind that any odd number of pieces means a material imbalance.
Albert
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