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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