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Subject: Re: Bishop tropism?

Author: José Carlos

Date: 23:53:40 06/16/02

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On June 17, 2002 at 01:24:42, Pham Hong Nguyen wrote:

>I am thinking a way to implement Bishop’s tropism for my engine. I know that
>some use distance with opponent King for it. However, that method is not
>relevant for me: a closed Bishop seems not to make more dangerous for opp King
>(but it may be easily attacked by that King) than a far one.
>
>I think it may be better if I check and bonus for a Bishop if it is in the same
>diagonal with one of 9 squares of that King (it has potential of attacking
>King). Did anyone try this? Any idea / suggestion? Thanks.
>
>PHN

  I do that for all pieces.

  José C.



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