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Subject: Re: Is it true that Fritz8 plays a stronger endgame than Shredder8?

Author: William Penn

Date: 07:45:01 05/22/04

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On May 21, 2004 at 11:13:51, Ingo Bauer wrote:

>On May 21, 2004 at 01:33:55, William Penn wrote:
>
>>On May 21, 2004 at 00:57:52, William Penn wrote:
>>
>>>On May 20, 2004 at 15:25:30, Ingo Bauer wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hi
>>>>
>>>>>Shredder8 seems to
>>>>>have some kind of general weakness where Rooks are concerned, and occasionally
>>>>>loses badly (drops a piece) for that reason.
>>>>
>>>>Pls post some games!
>>>>
>>>>Ingo
>>>
>>>That would require me to do some research, and I don't have the time. I have a
>>>lot of games, so it wouldn't be easy to find the correct ones, and the positions
>>>involved. It's just a fact, as far as I'm concerned. I don't care to convince
>>>anyone else. Believe it, or not...
>>>WP
>>
>>OK, well, here's one position that comes to mind. White can win it, but it's not
>>easy to find the method. Shredder can't find it. Fritz can. Don't expect to find
>>it quickly nor with ordinary analysis. I only use infinite analysis mode
>>calculating the best move for several hours. Even so, it will take about 6-8
>>more moves before the white win becomes clear, even with Fritz - if you select
>>the correct method.
>>
>>[D] 1R5R/4kp2/6p1/1p1rP1P1/p1r2PK1/P7/8/8 w - - 0 1
>>
>>WP
>
>Ok, one position. Could you please give what you and Fritz think is the right
>solution?
>
>Thx Ingo

No, I won't, because I think your question is insincere. Your only interest is
to discredit me, or anyone who criticizes Chessbase software. You and a few
others here adopt that tactic, and I won't participate.
WP



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