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Subject: Re: Ruffian 2.0.0 strength - another results

Author: Luis Smith

Date: 12:15:16 01/01/04

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On January 01, 2004 at 14:56:22, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On January 01, 2004 at 12:32:00, Luis Smith wrote:
>
>>>So I suggest using PonderOff for the WCCC, because poff leads to the same
>>>results as many "experts" have proven.
>>
>>I don't see why, at WCCC all the games are not played on the same computer.
>>Ponder on = higher quality of games.
>
>In a tournament, "quality" counts for _nothing_.  The _result_ is all that
>counts...

While very true Bob, I was just remarking about how its the people who watch and
go over these games to want quality.

>
>>
>>Another suggestion could be using shorter
>>>time controls. This way the WCCC could be finished in one day.
>>>Many "experts" have proven that shorter time controls lead to the same results
>>>as long time controls.
>>
>>It could be done, but longer time control = better quality of games.
>>
>>>kind regards
>>>Bernhard



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