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Subject: Re: SSDF(Gromit 3.11.9 - Rebel Century 4)A1200, 2-2

Author: Tony Hedlund

Date: 04:07:03 08/27/02

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On August 26, 2002 at 13:23:17, Mogens Larsen wrote:

>On August 26, 2002 at 12:34:13, Tony Hedlund wrote:
>
>>If it hasn't been tested, how can you say that it's "probably the strongest"?
>>;-)
>
>It's been tested by users in various configurations with promising results. The
>same way as most of the other programs on your list. Therefore the term
>"probably strongest" is applied.
>
>Every time there's been a suggestion to test an amateur engine, the excuse have
>been lack of time. And now, when the schedule allows another entry, you choose
>Gromit. I have nothing against the engine, but its status as privateware is a
>problem.

Kai Skibbe just asked at the right moment. It's as simple as that.

>The question still remains. Why test an engine unavailable to anyone but the
>fortunate few?

I wasn't aware of that. Since Gromit 3.1 was on the Young Talent CD I assumed
that 3.11.9 would be available for download from Chessbase.

Tony

>Regards,
>Mogens



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