Author: Vincent Diepeveen
Date: 03:55:13 07/18/02
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On July 16, 2002 at 05:37:46, Russell Reagan wrote: This statement is a classical which i put in my alltime CCC gallery: "To build a book or not" Russell Reagan >One question came to mind when hearing all of the opening book talk. Gian-Carlo >said that he made his own opening book for Sjeng, and it backfired a few times >at WCCC. > >For myself, I have some chess knowledge, but I'm no better than average. For >someone like me, would I be better off attempting to make my own book from >studying MCO and other opening manuals, or to just add in some special opening >code to help it play better in the opening? > >I have a feeling that I would probably hinder my engine more than help it, but >maybe I don't realize how badly engines play the opening without their books >when facing top competition. Please advise. > >Thanks, >Russell
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