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Subject: Re: Is SSDF sponsored by Chessbase?

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 09:34:22 05/29/03

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On May 29, 2003 at 04:16:15, James Constance wrote:

>From Chessbase.com
>
>Shredder tops the computer rankings – again!
>28.05.2003 This must be a bit alarming for Fritz. For the second time in a row
>Shredder has topped the SSDF (Chess Computer Association) ranking list, based on
>over 90,000 games played by 253 computers. Interestingly, the first program that
>is not published by ChessBase is ranked number 14. Blush.

I think it is hardly a reason to blush.  Sure, they misrepresent the data a bit,
but all computer program manufacturers do that.  Read the box of ANY computer
program and you will find distortions of the truth.

>I think it's a bit rich that they claim the top 13 positions, bearing in mind
>the King is not being tested and Rebel is only in position 14 because there are
>multiple versions of Shredder, Fritz and Chess Tiger.
>
>I do not feel that the list portrays engine strength very objectively.

It's nice that you are in touch with your feelings.

>I'm all
>for another list.

By all means create one then.



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