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Subject: Re: Ply 23 update

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 09:16:24 03/19/04

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On March 18, 2004 at 22:16:25, Knight Hawk wrote:

>On March 18, 2004 at 19:25:04, Dann Corbit wrote:
>
>>On March 18, 2004 at 19:08:25, Vincent Lejeune wrote:
>>
>>>I think the 2-best moves mode would be usefull, so we could compare the
>>>difference between Rxe6 and Qh3 ...
>>
>>I am guessing that the differences will be rather small, based on the track I
>>have been following.  I expect that another engine might choose and stay with
>>the rook move even on deep analysis also.
>>
>>I think both moves give a substantial advantage of at least two pawns with
>>careful play.
>
>I felt either move was winning, Rxe6 is what I chose when I looked at it.
>As a test, would you concur for computers, Rxe6 or Qh3 would both be considered
>a solution? It appears after all your work, you seem to suggest this.

Actually, I agree with both of your statements.  Looking at some of the
intermediate boards, I would rather play after the Rxe6 exchange.  Doubled pawns
and open lanes make for a nice attacking game.  But for a computer, either move
seems equally good.

I think for human players, the Rook move is probably the better move.  There is
greater danger of immediate slaughter if you don't make every response just
right.  For computers, the Queen move seems slightly stronger.  But deeper
analysis may show that Rxe6 was better after all.

I am satisfied that there is an alternative solution.
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