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Subject: Re: bug in Novag Star Diamond

Author: John Merlino

Date: 19:51:21 05/12/05

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On May 12, 2005 at 22:24:22, Dan Kalish wrote:

>Has anyone else had this problem?  Any ideas on it?  Should I notify Novag?  The
>computer is still in warranty.
>
>I'm reading Fine's Basic Chess Endings and use the computer to follow along.  On
>page 6, I set up the position (W) Kg6 Ne6 Nd6 (B) Kg8 and the computer instantly
>said "draw in 5."  It would not permit me to make any moves.  Then I discovered
>that it will do the same with any 2 knight setup, regardless of who is to move.
>
>The only glimmer of hope is adding up a bogus white/black pawn position, say (W)
>a2 (B) a3. Then I can go through the analysis.
>
>This looks like a bug.
>
>Dan

Perhaps it has tablebases? That position is a draw.

Try this:

(W) Kb1 Ne1 Nc5 (B) Ka3

and see if it reports a Mate in 1 for White with Nc2#.

jm




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