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Subject: For the Tablebase Experts

Author: Ed Trice

Date: 09:25:08 01/18/04


I compiled some B+N vs. lone K data for the 80-square Gothic Chess board. I am
not 100% certain the database is correct (I am still testing positions and the
play.) Here is what I have for optimal move-to-win:

Mate in 1 moves: 2400 positions
Mate in 2 moves: 1324 positions
Mate in 3 moves: 3247 positions
Mate in 4 moves: 16136 positions
Mate in 5 moves: 49640 positions
Mate in 6 moves: 60757 positions
Mate in 7 moves: 78414 positions
Mate in 8 moves: 58897 positions
Mate in 9 moves: 57946 positions
Mate in 10 moves: 60434 positions
Mate in 11 moves: 110168 positions
Mate in 12 moves: 168635 positions
Mate in 13 moves: 254549 positions
Mate in 14 moves: 294188 positions
Mate in 15 moves: 261796 positions
Mate in 16 moves: 213463 positions
Mate in 17 moves: 171700 positions
Mate in 18 moves: 179002 positions
Mate in 19 moves: 193550 positions
Mate in 20 moves: 275013 positions
Mate in 21 moves: 421860 positions
Mate in 22 moves: 618981 positions
Mate in 23 moves: 743712 positions
Mate in 24 moves: 793462 positions
Mate in 25 moves: 768425 positions
Mate in 26 moves: 880231 positions
Mate in 27 moves: 1022307 positions
Mate in 28 moves: 1397010 positions
Mate in 29 moves: 1849137 positions
Mate in 30 moves: 2444455 positions
Mate in 31 moves: 3131093 positions
Mate in 32 moves: 3661812 positions
Mate in 33 moves: 3506075 positions
Mate in 34 moves: 2590711 positions
Mate in 35 moves: 1388359 positions
Mate in 36 moves: 482325 positions
Mate in 37 moves: 101621 positions
Mate in 38 moves: 13804 positions
Mate in 39 moves: 1788 positions
Mate in 40 moves: 245 positions

I am not sure if these numbers make sense. Why did the mate in 2 count decrease
from the mate in 1 count? Does the growth then subsequent tapering down mirror
data for B+N vs. K in 8x8 chess?

Please let me know.

--Ed



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