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

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 10:43:06 01/26/02

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On January 25, 2002 at 20:41:28, Albert Silver wrote:

>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.

Some are pretty interesting though.  E.g. KRBkq



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