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Subject: Re: A new way to make Hiarcs 10 stronger!

Author: Bahram Namjou

Date: 07:13:21 02/24/06

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On February 24, 2006 at 06:08:53, Mark R. Anderson wrote:

>On February 24, 2006 at 02:48:09, Kurt Utzinger wrote:
>
>>On February 23, 2006 at 21:05:28, Bahram Namjou wrote:
>>
>>>Don't change any parameter!! Just increase the Contempt value to [10]. That's
>>>it! It really works in serious games (40/40) and this value is enough to avoid
>>>early  draw and so engine search more carefully for winning lines and at the
>>>same time it is not that high to get trapped when it is really time for
>>>draw...Hope to see your thoughts and possible results soon...Bahram
>>
>>      Interesting recommendation and a trial worth.
>>      Best regards
>>      Kurt [http://www.utzingerk.com]
>
>Kurt,
>
>I agree.  How about Bahram's recommendation, PLUS hypermodern, which also seems
>to get better results (perhaps 15-20 Elo).
>
>Mark

No, Only change the contempt value to 10, No other changes. Also as I said
before it makes  more significant differences in slow games with about 1 minute
per move...Best regards...Bahram



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