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Subject: Re: "Draw" by agreement

Author: Peter Stayne

Date: 18:16:34 03/22/05

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That's actually one of the main reasons I enjoy computer chess tournies a slight
bit more than human chess tournies. This is one of the few aspects of human
chess play that I hope programmers steer clear of. The only area I wish programs
today were better at in terms of offering draws is the awareness of the 'no
future progress' draws that are currently hampered by the horizon effect.

I like that programs aren't afraid, win or lose, of unclear/possibly dangerous
positions and play on until it's a clear win, loss or draw. Makes all these
tournies we see more dynamic and interesting. I'd hate to see these mired by a
Peter Leko-style engine.



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