Author: Robin Smith
Date: 11:32:53 12/07/02
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On December 06, 2002 at 20:11:31, Bob Durrett wrote: >In other words, I propose a comprehensive test which has, itself, been tested >and verified against the SSDF [and similar] test data. It is trivial to desing a test that makes Fritz look smarter than all other programs. Or a different test that makes Shredder look the smartest. Or another that makes Tiger look smartest, etc. Your idea of making test results correlate with SSDF results gets around this, but then what purpose does the test serve? The SSDF already is a test. No set of test positions will be able to predict SSDF results more acurately than the SSDF results themselves. So what purpose is served by a set of test positions? The only advantage I can see for such a test is to get quicker results for programs not tested yet by SSDF. But the results will also always be highly suspect. Robin P.S. Like you, I am also an electrical engineer, and I don't believe your earlier statement that "Engineers are NOT adept at intellectual sparring!" In fact, while I have an MSEE degree, I also have a Philosophy degree (the ultimate degree for those who like to engage in intellectual sparring).
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