Author: Komputer Korner
Date: 19:41:41 05/11/05
Let us solve the handicap(hundredths of pawns) vs rating difference equation for computers. After that we can argue if it has applicability to humans. To solve it we need matches between computers(engine vs engine in the same GUI may be problematic because of CPU hogging)WHEREBY ONE ENGINE HAS A PAWN ADVANTAGE. We then total up the results and compare against the rated strengths of each engine at that time control. If the results are all 10-0 because 1 pawn is too much of an advantage then you would have to give white to one engine for all the games with no other handicap. Based on a White opening advantage of about .13(I guess we could argue about the .13 as well) of a pawn the results based on the rating difference will give us the handicap-rating difference conversion formula. We could also argue, Does the time control make a difference? By my best calculation, the rating difference-handicap conversion should be around .30 pawns per 100 points but I could be wrong. What say ye? Are ye up for a challenge?
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