Author: Peter Skinner
Date: 15:04:37 07/17/05
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On July 17, 2005 at 05:22:47, Sandro Necchi wrote: >I have been laughing a lot (maybe crying on the ignorance would have been more >appropriate?)reading many wrong statements about testing and Elo lists. People make wrong statements here? You can't be serious?!?!? :) >so, for those who are new and do not know, SSDF list is the best for the >following reasons: > >1. They use 2 computers and the program complete with own book and ETG, with own >gui and best setting as suggested by the programmer. >2. They use long time controls (40/2h 20/1h; international level) only. >3. They use the same hardware for all programs. >4. They use a very wide range of programs and not only the new ones to get more >reliable results. >5. Ponder on and learning are activated. I happen to agree fully. >Now, even if some people do not agree, the use of own book is the best because >that book has been developed specifically for that engine and in some cases the >engine has been developed specifically on that book too. This means that the >use of a different book and the same for all programs would damage or favor >some programs over others. Even "neutral" books would do the same as they may >includev ariations which are not "compatible" with some sophisticated programs >and be OK for others. I couldn't agree more, so why does the Shredder 9 UCI engine not support the "own book" protocal for other interfaces. Oh I forgot... proprietary... Peter
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