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Subject: Re: Junior 5 Vs Fritz 5

Author: Mark Young

Date: 09:00:52 10/25/98

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On October 25, 1998 at 06:51:15, Amir Ban wrote:

>On October 24, 1998 at 13:31:50, Mark Young wrote:
>
>>Here is the my first 12 game match played between Junior 5 Vs Fritz 5. Style
>>more then elo seems to be the main difference between these two great programs.
>>
>>It is clear from watching the games that Fritz 5 should have a new #1 contender
>>when it comes to computer vs computer chess. Will Junior 5 top the SSDF list
>>over Fritz 5? To close to call for me at this time.
>>
>>I read that Fritz 5/16bit running as an engine under Junior 5 is about 10%
>>slower. I ran some test position to a fixed depth with Fritz 5 under Junior 5
>>and Fritz 5 native. I found little or no difference, less then 1 or 2% +/-.
>>
>>
>>12 game match. 30 sec a move avg.
>>
>
>I do not recommend using the "average" time control for engine-engine matches
>because it is open to interpretation and every engine interprets it in a
>different way.

I did not notice any time usage problems, looking at the time stamp both
programs seemed to use about the same amount of time, but I will do as you
recommend. The long time control game I always set 60\60 40\120 ect.
>
>Amir



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