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Subject: Re: What openings do programs play best?

Author: Jim Monaghan

Date: 17:30:44 03/10/03

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>Do these stats take transpositions into account, or only the initial move? The
>reason that I ask is Nf3 can transpose into a Sicilian (for example) by 1. Nf3
>c5 2. e4, etc. It is fairly common for transpositions like this to occur (Nf3 is
>a flexible move that allows transpositions into MOST openings.
>
>Matt

Hi Matt,

First move only. Transpositions not accounted for. A quick look showed two of
the 1.Nf3 games turning into a d-pawn system.

Jim



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