Author: Sally Weltrop
Date: 09:15:54 05/31/03
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On May 31, 2003 at 04:13:54, Sandro Necchi wrote: >I am glad that SSDF decited to test Shredder 7.04 under UCI gui. > >The reason is that this program may be the first one to cross the 1800 Elo >barrier on the SSDF list. > >Some time ago I stated that 7.04 was about 20 points stronger that 7.0, but this >was based looking some game of a previous version. In reality, and testing made >by many chess funs, gives a little more: >betwen 22 to 30 points. > >So, considering that the UCI gui with tournament book selection should give at >least 15 points more, it possible to get a rating on a K7 1200 of 2805 to 2810 >Elo points. > >We'll see if these considerations will be confirmed. > >About the SSDF not willing to test CM9000 I think people that do not know SSDF >long enough like me, are saing unfair things on them. > >First of all they do this as a hobby and because they love computer chess. To >claim that their are sponsored by ChessBase is so “non sense” and does not need >any reply. > >What a programmer should do to have its program tested is to send them 3 copies >of the program with clear instructions for settings and how to run it. >Also that program MUST include the autoplayer as it would take TOO MANY human >resources to test it in the normal way, like when the autoplayer was not >available. > >The point is that if they have TO USE ALL THEIR TESTERS to test a program in >the “old” way, this would probably not be acceptable to them as other >programmers would complain. > >I do not know how many testers they have now because the latest contacts I had >with them were about 10 year ago. > >I personally DO NOT and WILL NOT BUY or run ANY CHESS PROGRAM, even if 4000 Elo >strong if does not have the autoplayer. > >I also believe that using a different book for running a program is no sense as >the opening book is part of the program. > >It is like to drive a Ferrari with another engine. It is not the same and to me >means nothing. > >I know some people will not agree, but even if I respect them and their >opininions I have my own opinion which I stated above. Makes perfect logical sense to me. I think that is why no one is doing it > >Ciao >Sandro
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