Author: James T. Walker
Date: 16:26:56 01/19/99
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On January 19, 1999 at 16:41:05, Melvin S. Schwartz wrote: >In the review of the Novag Diamond, it is stated by Mr. Kaufman that with the >"Selectivity" feature on the computer rating is about 100 points higher. I am >somewhat baffled at this because the "Brute Force" search mode would seem to be >superior since it examines the position more extensively. Unfortunately, in the >manual of my Mephisto atlanta, it doesn't say which is stronger only that Brute >Force search minimizes the risk of an oversight. My question is whether Mr. >Kaufman is correct in his assumption that Selective search is superior to Brute >Force search? Also, if I remember correctly, Novag claimed according to Mr. >Kaufman that Selective "On" was superior. Is there an answer from some authority >as to whether Selective or Brute Force results in a higher rating? Hello Melvin, I have no personal knowledge of the Novag Diamond but your question about Mr Kaufman's assumption seems to require a comment. I doubt if Mr.Kaufman made any assumptions without extensive testing or personal knowledge. His opinions are highly regarded in the chess community. In my opinion anyway. Jim Walker
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