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Subject: Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be?

Author: Steve B

Date: 07:24:13 12/17/04

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O the Tasc was rated 100 points more than it is now,
>and was the highest dedicated unit. Then the SSDF knocked down 100 points from
>all programs to try to make their ratings conform to FIDE ratings at the highest
>echelons (the PC programs). The Tasc was not tested after that against any
>machines, so its rating is essentially 100 points lower for no reason.


yes this explains why Hallsworth of Selective search shows the Tasc at close to
2360

http://www.elhchess.demon.co.uk/ehss.htm



It would
>actually be interesting to see it tested against some of the PC programs on a
>K6/450, such as Genius 6.5, Fritz 5, or some other program within shooting
>distance to see how it did.

well Mike Byrne and i played a 3 game match on the ICC ..
MY R40 (v2.5) VS..his Crafty on a PDA
all games were ..game/30min
R40 won 2-1

of course 3 games is to small too small to draw any conclusions..but it was fun
anyway



thanks
Steve

• Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be? Dana Turnmire 08:40:14 12/17/04
  • Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be? Clive Munro 09:26:54 12/17/04
  • Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be? Steve B 09:21:14 12/17/04
    • Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be? Alan Grotier 10:35:45 12/17/04
      • Re: If the TaskR30 was in the ssdf what would its rating be? Steve B 11:17:27 12/17/04

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