Author: Mark Young
Date: 11:24:19 06/24/05
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On June 24, 2005 at 13:41:08, Steve B wrote: >I generally never read any posts related to PC Chess progs so Perhaps this topic >has already been discussed here..if so ..just point me to the right thread > >if not...what do the experts say here about this programming concept? > >lets forget the current debacle with Adams..i am not certain he was a right >choice to play Hydra.. > >the Hydra team feels that after 10 moves the computer can do better then the >accumulated knowledge of master theory > >a pretty bold assumption.. not to mention a bit brazen > >do any other of the worlds leading Progs employ a similar limted ply count book? > >Steve I don't think this is a bold assumption that the computer will generally play better then theory after move 10 or so. I know many people that play there computers online. I think most have found with trial and error that you don't let the book control the game after 10 to 15 moves. The deeper you go in theory in a book line... in many cases. The better chance the theory maybe wrong. I have also found this to be true....
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