Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 17:05:06 02/23/05
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<snip> > >The problem is that the engine _can_ let the GUI handle the book. If that is >considered acceptable, then we should totally stop discussing the "clone" issue >and tell everyone "copy and enter what you want". Because according to the >definition that I believe makes some sense, "copy things that are fixed output >for fixed input" the opening book move selection code is not "fixed output for >fixed input" at all... > > <snip> > > >Seems like pretty clear garbage to me... "can do what it wants"... "should not >display". Etc. Too many shoulda/coulda/woulda's. > >Particularly for tournaments or events where the programs compete with each >other rather than competing against humans only. Bingo - Bob is 100% correct . UCI engines that do NOT have their own move book selection code should be disqualified from all "official, author's private club only" tournaments. Of course they would be allowed to play in "our just for fun" tournaments since we would not draw that distinction.... ;>)
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