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Subject: Re: Is SSDF sponsored by Chessbase?

Author: Rajen Gupta

Date: 10:32:14 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's a bit rich that they claim the top 13 positions, bearing in mind
>the King is not being tested

how exactly should the king be tested? cm 9000 does no support autoplayer.
testing under any other GUI is not as per manufacturer's recommendation.

and Rebel is only in position 14 because there are
>multiple versions of Shredder, Fritz and Chess Tiger.

thre are mutlitple versions of rebel as well; on dos which no longer exists as
an operating system.
>
>I do not feel that the list portrays engine strength very objectively.  I'm all
>for another list.

marvellous idea: why not organise one?



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