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Subject: Re: Columbus' egg setting improved! Draw score ?

Author: Thomas Logan

Date: 16:23:37 09/26/05

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On September 26, 2005 at 17:26:59, Sandro Necchi wrote:

>On September 26, 2005 at 17:11:29, Thomas Logan wrote:
>
>>On September 26, 2005 at 14:22:51, Sandro Necchi wrote:
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>even if it is not exactly what is was looking for it is close to it and fun and
>>>strong...I think the strongest setting for Shredder 9...you can check it
>>>yourself.
>>>
>>>
>>>Columbus' egg 9b
>>>
>>>by Sandro Necchi
>>>
>>>Queen = 99
>>>100
>>>Rook = 99
>>>100
>>>Bishop = 98
>>>100
>>>Knight = 99
>>>100
>>>Pawn = 100
>>>100
>>>Style = intelligent
>>>Combinations = All
>>>Forward pruning = 3
>>>Selectivity = -1
>>>Draw score = -15
>>>King safety = 119
>>>Center control = 104
>>>Pawn structure = 102
>>>102
>>>Passed pawns = 102
>>>102
>>>Bishop pair = 101
>>>100
>>>Time usage = 100
>>>Kknowledge or speed = 100
>>>Threads = 1
>>>
>>>Have fun!
>>>
>>>Sandro
>>
>>Whats with the draw score
>>
>>9b has -15
>>
>>9a has + 65
>>
>>please explain
>>
>>Tom
>
>The new draw score is -15 (minus 15)...this would show a more positive score
>than the 9a (with draw score = 65) and probably more realistic in prospective
>too...

Hello Sandro

I guess I am confused about the meaning of the draw score plus verses a minus

one refers to a position that is ahead the other to a position that is behind

Why take a draw in a position you are ahead


>
>this setting is eating Shredder 9 Eccentric (41 games 24.5 to 16.5 at 15 minutes >each) and playing very aggressive too.

I will give it a test after Eccentric-Toga is finished

Tom

>
>Still Shredder 9 Eccentric is a solid setting so I must congratulate with Dr.
>Wael Deeb, but this setting is stronger in my testing and very strong...
>
>not sure I can improve it further...
>
>Sandro



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