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Subject: Re: VAN Wely wins - Terrible, Tragic Setback For Ed.

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 10:35:16 02/20/02

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On February 20, 2002 at 12:11:25, Joshua Lee wrote:

>I guess this is why Crafty has code for colle/stonewall?!
>
>I wonder how much time does it take Rebel to see it made losing moves, has
>anyone looked at this?


Correct.  Allowing such a blocked pawn structure simply negates the great
strength of the computer.  But note that it is _impossible_ to avoid all
blocked positions if your opponent is insistent on blocking them.  So in
addition to trying like mad to avoid them when possible, the program also
needs some basic knowledge about pawn levers so that it at least has a way
to unblock things at the right moment.



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