Author: Marc Bourzutschky
Date: 09:54:14 05/16/04
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On May 16, 2004 at 03:43:58, Gilles Garrigues wrote: >Bob : I am looking into your .tbs files from your EGTB directory but I still >have to figure out what a "broken position" is. >Maybe this has to do that english is not my native language :) > broken position = illegal position >Also what is the best place listing (glossary) the meaning of DTM, DTC (...) >Those words are used in many EG stats and programs like Wilhelm but not always >defined for EGTB beginners like me ? > DTM = distance to mate DTC = distance to mate, capture, or pawn _promotion_ DTZ = distance to mate, capture, or pawn _move_ Therefore: DTM >= DTC >= DTZ There are other metrics to guarantee optimal play when the 50-move rule is enforced (DTZ is not enough for this purpose), but the details would lead a bit far afield here... -Marc
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