Author: Roy Eassa
Date: 14:48:00 01/26/02
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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. 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. Not just GMs. GMs rated 2800 (a MUCH smaller set). Might bring your 80-90% up to 95-98%, especially if time trouble is not an issue.
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