Author: Chris Carson
Date: 07:48:50 04/21/99
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On April 21, 1999 at 10:16:24, KarinsDad wrote: >In the real world, there are FIDE rules, there are USCF rules, and there are >chess rules for a lot of other countries. > >However, is there an official body for chess rules for computer programs? > >Or, should a computer program be made aware by the operator as to which type of >tournament it is playing under (and the rules thereof) and therefore should play >accordingly? > >Is there any governing body on this? Has this been addressed before? > >Is there a standard by which the programs should be programmed? > >Thanks for any info, > >KarinsDad :) Good question, I am aware that there are differences, but do any of the differences in the rules affect the program. By this I mean, I do not know of any special programing that is required for FIDE vs USCF rules, time settings for an event maybe, but I can not think of any thing that would result in a difference in play? Does not mean there are not some, I just do not know of any. Best Regards, Chris Carson
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