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Subject: Re: Usage of general.ctg book+CB learner by ChessMaster in SSDF testing

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 14:44:35 10/30/03

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On October 30, 2003 at 17:10:25, Christophe Theron wrote:

>On October 30, 2003 at 14:32:08, Gian-Carlo Pascutto wrote:
>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I don't understand why ChessMaster is allowed to use a Kure book (general.ctg)
>>in the SSDF testing.
>>
>>Last time this happened (with Gromit) it was specifically said by Alex Kure
>>that it was _not_ allowed to use the Fritz books to test anything other
>>than Fritz. So why is ChessMaster using it now? Did Kure give permission
>>(which I seriously doubt)?
>>
>>IMHO using the ChessBase learner for ChessMaster is also very questionable.
>>
>>--
>>GCP
>
>
>
>I agree to both of your points.
>
>If Kure does not allow one of its books to be used, it is unfair to let CM9000
>use it.
>
>CM9000 is not a ChessBase product, so it is unfair to allow the engine to use
>the ChessBase book learning system.
>
>Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I'm extremely surprised that the
>SSDF guys do something that is clearly against the spirit of their list.
>
>
>
>    Christophe

100% correct.



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