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Subject: Re: Fritz 9 test (40'/40) After 250 games / 5 matches

Author: Kurt Utzinger

Date: 02:43:25 10/07/05

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On October 07, 2005 at 04:43:46, Tony Nichols wrote:

>On October 06, 2005 at 15:38:47, Kurt Utzinger wrote:
>
>>Fritz 9 won als its 5th match (40'/40, 5moves.ctg) vs Hiarcs 9 and
>>this time with the result of 32,5-17,5 (score 65 %). The next
>>opponent in our test will be Chess Tiger 15.
>>
>>Details, Games, Download as usual at
>>[http://www.utzingerk.com/fritz9_test.htm]
>>
>>Regards
>>Kurt
>
>Hello Kurt,
>
> On your site I noticed that the engines are scoring slightly better with
>black!? This seems unusual to me. Although, It sometimes happens in human
>tournaments. This can normally be explained by the player with the white pieces
>playing for the maximum. Concerning engines there has to be another reason. I
>see you are using the 5 move book. Could this data be used to claim that the
>engines don't play the openings very well?
>Regards
>Tony


      Hi Tony
      You may be right. When using the 5moves.ctg there will be
      no advantage for the player with the white pieces I think.
      Regards
      Kurt



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