Author: James T. Walker
Date: 14:11:05 04/08/02
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On April 08, 2002 at 11:47:39, Rex wrote: >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 Hello Rex, I have the same problem with Fritz 6 GUI. There is no problem with Junior 7 GUI or the Fritz 7 GUI as far as setting the contempt factor (F7 has many other problems which ChessBase seems unwilling to acknowledge or fix). You might try an email to Chessbase. (Good Luck) Jim
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