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Subject: Re: Program-Program vs. Engine-Engine

Author: George Speight

Date: 13:47:03 10/23/05

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On October 23, 2005 at 15:30:00, Chessfun wrote:

>On October 23, 2005 at 14:36:50, George Speight wrote:
>
>>
>>I would imagine the differences seen in a lot of test results depends on what
>>you are looking for. I think CETG does a wonderful job, with great testers. And
>>provides accurate results. Its' just that they are looking for different results
>>than I am. Starting with pre-defined positions, universal books, etc. will give
>>you a good comparison between 2 engines. And that is not my interest. Different
>>strokes for different folks, I guess. I am only interested in total program
>>comparison. And the only way to arrive at that is to let them use their own
>>books, and any and everything else they brought to the table with them. Lock,
>>load, play. If one program doesnt have book learning incorporated in it, that is
>>something the programmers will have to add or live with the results. I guess at
>>times either approach may very well give similar results, and at times not so.
>>At any rate, I dont consider either approach wrong- just a matter of preference
>>in what you are after.  Regards, George   PS: I dont doubt that I will get a
>>deluge of responses telling me in a nice way how stupid I am.
>
>Actually that is exactly how I test and also my main point of interest.
>
>Sarah.
Hi, Sarah. Keep up the excellent work.  regards, George



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