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Subject: Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ?

Author: Andrew Williams

Date: 07:16:21 12/29/05

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On December 29, 2005 at 09:47:13, William Penn wrote:

>"Nunn" or "nunn" is one of those abbreviations used frequently in the messages
>posted here but nobody explains & defines it, nor gives a reference that
>explains & defines it. It is apparenlty assumed that everyone knows what it
>means already, but I've been reading this forum a long time and I still don't
>know!? Is there a "nunn" website? Or is there a link that explains & defines it?
>Or will someone kindly do so? Thanks. I see it used regarding positions and
>openings, but the distinctions and limitations are not clear.
>WP

John Nunn created a series of chess positions designed for testing engines
against one another. They are supposed to represent positions that can arise
from a wide range of openings. There are several Nunn sets - about 30 positions
in all, I believe.

Andrew

• Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Sune Larsson 07:34:18 12/29/05
  • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Chessfun 12:53:48 12/29/05
    • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Sune Larsson 14:13:19 12/29/05
      • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Chessfun 15:21:31 12/29/05
        • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? wrong Chessfun 15:24:17 12/29/05
  • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Pierre Bourget 08:44:35 12/29/05
    • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ? Sune Larsson 10:34:50 12/29/05
      • Re: What is "nunn" (or "Nunn") ?Thanks (NT) Pierre Bourget 12:47:43 12/29/05

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