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

Author: Djordje Vidanovic

Date: 16:13:28 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


The English say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Just a
paraphrase of your last two lines...

Djordje






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