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Subject: Best Opening Book for unified use in a computer tournament

Author: Chuck

Date: 05:31:34 10/22/02


I have staged some tournaments on my computers at home at time controls of
averaging as high as 30 minutes per move, trying to test the deep analysis
capabilities of the stronger programs. However, one thing I have never been
satisfied with is the opening books I've used.

To create an equal environment where the opening book is not a factor in a
programs strength, the same book should be used for all programs. However, any
one commercial book will give an unfair advantage to the program for which it
was developed. Further, many books have bad lines which can lose the game for an
unlucky engine. Are there any recommendations as to which is the best opening
book for universal use in a tournament?



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