Author: Kurt Utzinger
Date: 03:59:09 06/14/03
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On June 14, 2003 at 06:48:47, Mogens Larsen wrote:
>On June 14, 2003 at 05:50:31, Kurt Utzinger wrote:
>
>> Your example does not prove much. A difference of 5 Elo
>> can't be noticed between two engines. And BTW, I have
>> seen/read some time ago disputes about the question if
>> the use of EGTB's would bring anything to increase playing
>> strength http://f11.parsimony.net/forum16635/messages/49266.htm
>> Kurt
>
>Tablebases might not have any significant impact on playing strength, but they
>offer one important advantage from my viewpoint. They shorten games. Something
>that one can learn to appreciate after watching two engines torture a drawn
>ending for a couple of extra hours. If time isn't a problem then their use is
>optional IMHO.
>
>Regards,
>Mogens
Hi Mogens
That's a good argument we have not thought about. Maybe
we are going to change our mind.
Kurt
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