Author: Jonas Cohonas
Date: 11:57:29 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? I discussed the idea with my dad a couple of years ago that comps would do better against humans with an opening book that would not go beyond 12 moves, so obviously i think it is a good idea. >lets forget the current debacle with Adams..i am not certain he was a right >choice to play Hydra.. So far i think he has done well in terms of playing his chances, i just think Hydra is too strong for his level, so i am not sure the result had been any different had the opponent been Topalov. >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 I don't think that is their assumption per se', having an opening book that don't go beyond 10 moves will insure that the computer plays it's own game and thus will not get caught off guard (atleast minimizing that risk) also it is virtually impossible for Adams to prepare against it and gives him less room to "dictate" the opening. Regards Jonas
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