Author: Thorsten Czub
Date: 17:51:21 11/29/03
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On November 29, 2003 at 17:47:29, David H. McClain wrote: >On November 29, 2003 at 17:05:05, Roger D Davis wrote: > >>>So what you are saying George is that a tree fold repetition does not apply to >>>computer chess? >>> >>>DHM >> >>Yup, if one program clearly outplays another but somehow allows a threefold rep, >>then the win should be awarded. But, if it only marginally outplays the other >>program, then a draw is a draw. If the boundary between "clearly" and >>"marginally" is fuzzy, then a panel can be formed to decide the issue. > > >So lemme get this straight: > >The WCCC Tournament decides what computer chess program is the best with no >hardware boundaries. > >They do have a rule about threefold repetition, don't they? > >The programmer screws up his programming and allows this to happen against an >apparently weaker program. > >Suddenly the rules change and a three fold repetition is ignored by everyone >because Shredder has the better past reputation, but not today. > >The superior program should really be the winner in spite of the rules because >the programmer blundered on his programming and should not be help responsible >for that. > >And this proves that the best program won? > >Gimme a break............ :) It shows that the ICGA computerchess championships are a joke ! They have rules. yes. but they do not use them if they don't like it. In other cases of course they are very strict and USE the rules, cause there they like to use them. When it fits, it fits. When it misfits, it misfits. that does not show which program is the strongest. but it helps the participants and organisators and companies with INTERESTS to make the biggest out of the event. There is almost no ICCA / ICGA championship where the rules or the sense is not shown in such an absurd way. Over the years I must say that i get used to this. I do expect this to happen again. Because i do see the same people repeat the same mistakes over and over again, to get the same outcome. again and again.
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