Author: Odd Gunnar Malin
Date: 01:50:45 12/12/03
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On December 12, 2003 at 03:30:27, Omid David Tabibi wrote: >The main opening book of Falcon is in Shredder Classic format (BOK), but I can >also create a similar book out of my pgn database in Fritz format (CTG). In any >case, Falcon relies on the interface to play the opening moves. > >So, AFAIK there is no way to connect either the Fritz or Shredder Classic >interfaces to play on ICC. In that case, and assuming that there is no external >program that can read either BOK or CTG formats and play the moves on behalf of >WinBoard interface, I don't see how Falcon can play in CCT. > >It seems that the only interfaces that can connect to ICC are WinBoard and >Arena, none of which have their own book formats (can't compile a book out of a >pgn database). > >However, non-winboard engines such as Shredder, Fritz, Junior, and Hiarcs have >already participated in CCT in the past. > >What am I missing?! Depended on the pgn ChessPartner or ChessAssistant could be used (if their kibizing is approved). There also exist a book-engine to be put inbetween Winboard and your engine, I can't recall the author's name now but maybe he step forward. Odd Gunnar
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