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Subject: Re: Challenge to computer chess afficiandos

Author: pavel

Date: 20:02:34 05/11/05

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On May 11, 2005 at 22:41:41, Komputer Korner wrote:

>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?

How was your five years vacation from cyberspace? :)

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