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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