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Subject: Re: Diep as a strong sparring opponent (longish)?

Author: Daniel Clausen

Date: 12:38:15 10/13/03

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On October 13, 2003 at 14:19:14, Christophe Theron wrote:

[snip]

>I would like to bring to your attention that tactics and search depth are
>crucial at any time controls in chess.
>
>Showing dimishing returns from increased search depth is so difficult that in
>practice there is little difference between blitz and long time controls.
>
>If engine A gets a beating at blitz, expect it to get the same beating if you
>repeat the match with long time controls.

You obviously forgot about the well-known tactical barrier at 12-14 plies. ;)

Sargon



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