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Subject: Re: Different test suite method?

Author: David Dahlem

Date: 13:21:07 06/15/04

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On June 15, 2004 at 15:39:26, F. Huber wrote:

>On June 15, 2004 at 15:33:41, David Dahlem wrote:
>
>>One of the problems with the current method of testing engines with test suites
>>(e.g. WM-Test) is the problem of proving that the proposed solution move is
>>actually the best move, especially with positions of a positional nature.
>>Perhaps a new method would avoid this problem, namely a suite of mate positions,
>>with known, more easily proven solutions? Time to solution could be the criteria
>>by which engines are evaluated.
>>
>>Just an idea. Any thoughts? Would this work?
>>
>>Regards
>>Dave
>
>Hi Dave,
>
>a really very good idea!
>
>(Why? - Because here also ChestUCI could participate ;-))
>
>Regards,
>Franz.

Hi Franz

The excellent ChestUCI mate solving could be used to "prove" the solutions, but
shouldn't be allowed to compete, since it would blow away the competition. :-)

Regards
Dave



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