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Subject: Re: Search extention

Author: Pallav Nawani

Date: 10:12:45 12/23/04

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On December 23, 2004 at 06:25:20, Uri Zlatnik wrote:

>How is the search extension of a software improved? Does this have to do with
>alpha-beta pruning methods?

I am not sure what you mean here, so I'll pass this one.

>For example CM 10th edition (the King engine) has longer search extension than
>Fritz 8 but it doesn't always find the best move.

Search extensions are mainy good for tactical moves. If a positional move is the
best one, then evaluation is also of importance. Also, no engine can always find
the best move!

• Re: Search extention Uri Blass 11:03:34 12/23/04
  • Re: Search extention Pallav Nawani 09:52:55 12/24/04
    • Re: Search extention Uri Blass 11:17:36 12/24/04
      • Re: Search extention Uri Zlatnik 15:25:40 12/24/04
        • Re: Search extention Uri Blass 21:24:31 12/24/04
          • Re: Search extention Uri Zlatnik 14:06:51 12/25/04

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