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Subject: Re: Why don't we use stand-pat score in search?

Author: Ricardo Gibert

Date: 04:51:33 05/05/05

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On May 05, 2005 at 07:31:57, Kevin K wrote:

>Do I have to use stand-pat score only in qsearch?
>If I use stand-pat score instead of null move in search, what will happen?
>I will return if stand-pat score >= beta.

Your idea will maximize horizon effect errors. It would mirror the apocryphal
strategy of the ostrich which whenever something bad seems to about to happen,
it buries its head in the sand to improve its situation.

Not a recommended strategy.

• Re: Why don't we use stand-pat score in search? Mathieu Pagé 07:25:14 05/05/05
  • Re: Why don't we use stand-pat score in search? Ricardo Gibert 16:15:10 05/05/05

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