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Subject: Re: Nxe4 problem?

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 19:40:46 03/08/03

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On March 08, 2003 at 20:49:43, Derek Winter wrote:

>On March 08, 2003 at 15:40:32, Peter Ackermann wrote:
>
>>Hi Derek!
>>>>Is Fritz 8.0.0.23 supposed to be a stronger engine than Fritz 8.0.0.8
>>
>>8.0.0.23 is supposed to have problems with some positions where Nxe4 is
>>possible. THe question if this new engine is stronger is not clear yet... My
>>personal opinion is to use the Fritz 8.0.0.8 but other people might have other
>>opinions.
>>
>>Regards!
>>
>>Peter
>
>  Thanks, Peter, for the insight. This is weird about Nxe4. Is this in any
>position where Nxe4 is possible for either side?
>
>                   Cheers, Derek

I tested this Nxe4 problem and it is really bizarre.  It cannot be good,
although it may only be damaging in a few games? out of 1000.  I would stick
with 8.0.0.8 for now.  It is clearly a defect in the program somewhere.

Michael



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