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Subject: Re: Columbus' egg setting improved!

Author: Sandro Necchi

Date: 09:42:46 09/27/05

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On September 27, 2005 at 02:23:35, Henrik Dinesen 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
>
>Refering to 9a:
>
>Apart from the changed drawscore, I see the chenge of the style back to
>"intelligent". Why is that?

Because I think the search is better with this style, but it would be too
dangerous to use forward pruning 5 with it.

>And the pruning reduction from 5 to 3: Is probably better in blitz/rapid, but
>will play less risky. Am I right?

Well, not exactly...it should reduce the possibility to miss something in the
search...more precise search especially with intelligent style.

>
>Regards
>Henrik
>
>PS: The 9b setting is included on my test-list too

OK.

Sandro



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