Author: ERIQ
Date: 09:32:52 06/22/03
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On June 22, 2003 at 11:19:03, Peter Berger wrote: >On June 22, 2003 at 10:46:49, J. C. Boco wrote: > >>There are a few people out there who have this machine, and I hope with this >>query they will post their thoughts about its strength. Have you played several >>(or any) long games with it such as 40/120? Has anyone played it against its >>parent the Diamond II? After all, interfamily conflicts are usually the most >>violent! :-) >> > >I have played two matches with the Star Diamond so far at faster time controls ( >game/30). > >Star Diamond - Chess Tiger 15 on Palm Vx (TigerMark 1.01) 8.0-4.0 >Star Diamond - Genius 4 on 486DX50 2.5-1.5 (so far). > >The Star Diamond has a good branching factor so I don't expect it to do worse at >slower time controls. > >The opening book seems to be of good quality so far, and it plays a lot of >different openings. > >It plays a strong and active middlegame - it loves mobility and to attack the >opponent's king. It seems to slightly overevaluate passed pawns. > >In the endgame it looks slightly weaker. > >The games against Genius feature a completely open battle and were very >interesting to watch. Knowing how strong Genius is at fast time controls the >Star Diamond might really be able to challenge the Task R 30 for the standalone >top. > >Of course this is only a first impression based on few games. > >I know only rumours when it is about the difference between USCF, ELO and SSDF >values. But if the Star Diamond were about 2270 SSDF (first guess), it should be >stronger than 2300 USCF. would it be possibile to post all results from your matches and give us you feelings as to how it played and it's strength
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