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Subject: Re: Chessbase GUI implements chess rules for the engine........

Author: Uri Blass

Date: 06:34:04 06/16/05

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On June 16, 2005 at 09:17:22, Christopher Conkie wrote:

>True......
>
>But it is an advantage never the less. A spade is a spade.
>
>I think, in fact I know, that the Chessbase GUI should be banned from being used
>by any engine in the forthcoming WCCC 2005.
>
>Somewhat strange considering they are the sponsors......either that or it is
>exceptionally devious.
>
>If it is allowed based on the fact that we know that the engines are not "chess
>engines" in that they do not understand the rules, then it is corrupt and the
>results are meaningless.

I think that engines do not have to understand the rules to participate in WCCC.

They do not need to detect illegal position but only to be able to play games
from the starting position.

Uri



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