Author: Bruce Moreland
Date: 09:36:21 10/18/98
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On October 18, 1998 at 12:13:34, Alessio Iacovoni wrote: >3) Why are books used in tests? Shouldn't a top level computer program be >capable of doing at least decently in the opening phase *without* resorting to >it's book? If the answer is no.. then it could be easily beaten by even >lower-performing computers by having it systematically go out of book. Or am I >wrong? It depends upon what you are trying to test. In my opinion, the book is part of the program. The moves in the book, and the means of selecting between then, are part of the program's strength. I don't agree that competition should be restricted to one part of the system. I think that high-quality work done on the other parts should be rewarded. Which is not to say that my own book is any good :-) bruce
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