Author: Rex
Date: 08:47:39 04/08/02
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On April 08, 2002 at 10:46:12, Jeroen van Dorp wrote: >You must change the contempt value through the engine parameter dialogue box. > >Right click on the engine name at the top of the engine window and click on >engine parameters. Now adjust the contempt value in pawn value (1 pawn = 100) > >From the help file > ><quote> >Contempt value: A very strong program can sometimes trick itself into a draw by >showing too much respect for the opponent. On a fast machine, the program may >suddenly start to repeat moves, because it has seen some very deep lines which >is slightly better for the opponent (even though the opponent has no chance of >actually finding the line). To counteract this tendency, we have introduced a >"contempt factor", which essentially tells the program to play on against weak >opponents. > >Setting a positive contempt value will cause the program to avoid draws, while a >positive value will make it go for a draw even if it thinks it is better. This >essentially shows respect for the opponent. The value is in hundredths of a >pawn, so setting 50 means that the program will play for a win, even if it >thinks its half a pawn down (which can easily be the case in certain openings). >If the program is playing against a top grandmaster it is usually better to set >minus 50, so it will play overconfidently and take a draw if the opportunity >arises. ></quote> > >J. I have tried this with no luck. My Engine Parameters displays an error saying "An unsupported operation was attempted." Ever scense updating F6 to F6b, or the latest F6, I get this error. Not able to enter Engine Parameters. I also have the F7 engine and Shredder engine inside the f6 GUI and they also say the samething. What can I change inside the F6 configuration settings for ChessProgram configuration settings to allow me to change this. tnx
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