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Subject: Re: Mate in 10..........Qh5+

Author: Steve B

Date: 04:35:02 07/20/05

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>Hmmm..I failed to take into account 9.Rg3, which is niether a check or a
>capture, but a _quiet move_ and that is why the Mach III program, even with a
>32bit processor at 20mgh failed to solve the mate quickly. It could take hours!
>
>If every move had been a check it would have been solved fast.
>I thought about this after I replied to Rob, but waited for a reply to see.

hi Terry
sometimes these positions make the Mach series look bad
but to play against they are great opponents
can you imagine what the Spracklens could do today with computing power like
Hydra uses?

Best
Steve





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