Author: Harald Faber
Date: 08:27:42 12/15/98
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On December 15, 1998 at 11:15:29, Dan Kiski wrote: >>Right. It is a point of interpretation if one tries to see differences after >>playing the Nunn test. You must admit that in the 10 positions there are some no >>program would ever play voluntarily. > >From what I recall none of the programs will choose the positions as either best >line for black or from white. So why play them?? You wouldn't do in your club and wouldn't conclude from the games if you would play them. For such things we call it "Thematurnier". We give an setup position and let you play. Strength may help you but nor if you are at the same level. >>The one and only thing you get out of the Nunn test is which program handles >>these 10 opening positions best. Not more, not less. > >While I generally agree, I still think it is better than letting the engine >select at random which line it wants when opening theory can give it a lead. What is good for Kasparov&Karpov needn't to be good for Smith and Miller! And as far as I saw several games Kings Indian and French as well as English opening are not good for programs...
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