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Subject: Static Exchange Evaluation Question

Author: Steve Maughan

Date: 03:51:45 01/24/99


I understand the basic idea behind SEE is to evaluate the material outcome of a
position without searching - however I have some questions

1 What algorithms are used to do this?  It looks none-trivial since one cannot
look at a single piece and decide whether or not it will be captured as you may
also have a more valuable piece en-prise.

2 With 1 in mind - do you believe the SEE outcome enough to back the score up to
root or simply as an indication of moves to search further?

3 Are there any alternatives?  Does 'everyone' use SEE?

All help greatly appreciated!

Regards

Steve Maughan



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