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Subject: Re: How to Create a Game Database from an Opening Book?

Author: Mike Hood

Date: 21:32:58 01/27/04

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Paul, I read your instructions, and I tried to carry them out with Fritz 8 (the
latest GUI update). The database window offers .CTG as an input format, but it
doesn't work. I also tried the same procedure with Chessbase 8, and it also
doesn't work.

But I have a question for Bob Durrett. Even if it were possible, why would you
want to do it? When an opening book is generated from a database a lot of
information is discarded. First of all, the lines are truncated to a "sensible"
opening length, depending on the preferences set. Secondly, all the details
about the players is eliminated. And the win-loss details are coded into the
statistics. So, what's the point? Why not just get a good database? Chessbase's
megabase is a good starting point, but if you're interested in openings study
you'd probably be better with Chessbase's Openings Encyclopedia CD.



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