Author: Pat King
Date: 21:46:53 04/26/05
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On April 26, 2005 at 01:08:19, Steven Edwards wrote: >>>6. Computer opponents that lack a reasonable resignation capability. >> >>I used to set my resign factor at -6.5, but I have seen even computer blunder a >>won game to a draw or even worse a loss. > >Symbolic's xboard interface code will give up the ghost when three consecutive >searches fall below one rook value. It doesn't care about the clock, the >opponent's rating, or anything else. > >Proper resignation is a manner of professionalism. It shows respect for the >opponent. It also earns respect from a decent opponent as it shows that the >program is smart enough to know when to give up and considerate enough not to >waste the opponent's time. I think you're anthropomorphizing (sp?) a bit too much... Chess engines are chess engines, and not capable of showing respect. They are tools, and should not make assumptions about their opponents' purposes. My engine never resigns, and I like it that way, because I need the practice finishing off a stubborn opponent. It might be reasonable to have a user configurable option for this, but I'm not convinced it would be right to have it active for online games. JMO. As a recent Lisp convert, I'm glad to see what you're doing with Symbolic :) Pat
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