Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 08:43:56 04/21/99
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On April 21, 1999 at 10:48:50, Chris Carson wrote:
>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
Maybe something about exceeding your time limit.
I think that some FIDE rules state that in case a player exceeds his time limit
in a draw position (or a position that can be judged as being draw by a
referee), he does not loose the game. I have seen this rule somewhere, but I'm
not saying it applies to any tournament.
If this rule applies, it can be a good thing to advice the computer to play on
and avoid a draw by repetition or lack of material for example. Because
exceeding the time limit will not be a problem, and maybe your opponent can make
a mistake.
Just an idea. Personnaly I would not program something like that.
Christophe
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