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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