Author: Tony Nichols
Date: 20:19:18 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 Hello Steve, I think this is just hype. In game one Hydra was clearly in book all the way to Rbl. I can assure you that if you are only using a 10 move book you don't need GM Lutz on the team. Maybe, they have experimented with smaller books but clearly not for this match. Regards Tony
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