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Subject: Opening Book Format Standardization

Author: Bob Durrett

Date: 09:17:20 12/24/03

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On December 24, 2003 at 03:18:10, Matt Thomas wrote:

>I haven't really looked into it before, but now I find myself interested in
>creating some opening books for some of my chess programs. Specifically for
>Shredder and Rebel 12.  Is there some kind of standard format?  I assume these
>are some kind of compressed binary format?  I would like to be able to create
>books using a multi-game pgn file (strict format), but need to find a means for
>conversion.
>
>On a side topic I am looking for more detailed reference material for c/c++
>input routines as related to creating a Winboard/Xboard engine.  I am seeking
>clarity in this area.  Anything detailing threads would be great also.  Can you
>help me, thanks, -Matt.

I cannot address your main question but note that I can use any of several
different opening books when playing with Chessbase products.  Perhaps Chessbase
has standardized the format for books used by Chessbase software.

Bob D.



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