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Subject: Re: NullMove

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 17:16:46 10/18/03

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On October 18, 2003 at 19:40:11, adam ruiz wrote:

>
> I was reading about nullmove and i think i understand the idea ( i am not sure
>how it should be code) and i have a question (for now), it is possible to use
>the concept in this way?: i play my first move, now my opponent do nothing so
>it´s my turn again and i play (i play - null - i play) if the position is bad
>for me then i cut this node (i think it should be: score <= alpha). Is that
>right?!
>
> Thanks


Close.  If at ply=2 you play a null move and you fail high (score >= beta)
then your position is so good there is no need to search a real move since
that should make the score even better for you than "passing".




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