Author: Joachim Rang
Date: 13:25:10 10/31/03
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On October 31, 2003 at 02:55:15, Ed Schröder 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 have to agree with your criticism. I was delighted to see the SSDF initiative, >but this is the wrong way of doing things and it does more harm than good. It's >better not to test this wonderful chess program than doing it this way. > >Suppose CM9000 will top the list in the next edition then I foresee the longest >thread in the history of CCC. Suppose it does real bad it will cause a similar >stir. > >Unfortunately good intentions not always guarantee wise decisions, perhaps we >have pressured them too much. > >My best, > >Ed I cannot understand your pessimism. The general.ctg is a decent but not a superb book. So Chessmaster get a normal not way inferior book. Of course a book is important, but the choice of general.ctg is perfect since it is neither a very bad nor a superb book. Don't you agree? Of course there might be questions of Principles, but from a practical approach it's the best decision from the SSDF. regards Joachim
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