Author: Melvin S. Schwartz
Date: 19:28:02 07/01/99
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On July 01, 1999 at 15:58:36, Steve Lopez wrote: >On July 01, 1999 at 15:23:34, Melvin S. Schwartz wrote: > >> >>What's the great job? > >You asked why one would have to reset the tree. I answered. To use your favorite >line: "Are you reading what I'm writing?" > >>I did not play Hiarcs against a computer, engine, airplane, or whatever - I >>played Hiarcs against myself!!! > >Doesn't matter. The weighting function is always active, regardless of the >nature of the opponent. However, I would be interested in seeing the results of >those Hiarcs7.32 vs. Boeing 747 games -- please post them. > >-- Steve Lopez ********************* I posted the move order for you to evaluate - did you? In my two games at 40/2 against Hiarcs, I have a plus score from the opening on. My point of posting the two openings played by Hiarcs was to show how it can play bad openings. The two games are not finished but it is not very relevant because I am not a Grandmaster. If I can get the better of Hiarcs in some openings, something is wrong with the opening book - and that is my point! Do you understand what I am talking about? After only 8 moves with me playing White, and the other game with me playing Black, I, just little old me, have a clear advantage in the opening against mighty Hiarcs. This is because the Sicilian variation that it chose as Black was bad and should not be in the opening book tree - and I didn't put it there. The other game with me playing Black, Hiarcs chose the Bishop's opening and I have connected passed pawns that are pushing its way down Hiarcs throat. I play the games when there is time so don't expect a complete game soon; however, the position is the point. Whether I win or lose is not the issue because I am not rated 2500 or higher! If I gave this position to any Master, I am certain they would have no problem defeating Hiarcs much faster than I could. Now, Hiarcs doesn't always play the Sicilian as I have posted, but the fact it does play it that way is the issue. Also, the Bishop's opening where I have powerful passed pawns is due to bad opening play by Hiarcs, unless you want to consider me someone like Kasparov. I notice an angry tone in your message and probably it is in fact due to my hasty reply to you. I didn't have much time to reply and so quickly composed the message while frustrated at your response. I get a lot of frustration from ChessBase. You recommended you know who to ask questions...well...I told him of my problem registering Hiarcs and he asked for my address. I sent him my address and haven't heard anything in over a week. Also, what about the formula for hash tables on the Hiarcs program? Is it correct? I asked you know who and he said that Hiarcs doesn't need as much as Fritz - this is an answer? Did anyone from ChessBase use the Hiarcs program before it was released? Do you see a Chevrolet manual in a Ford? Why do consumers have to be running around with their tail between their legs trying to get answers to the program? By the time we get the answers, if we ever do, Hiarcs 7.32 will be superceded by another model - hopefully with a proper manual and correct hash table formula. You're a nice guy, Steve, and I appreciate the work you do to help people. However, you do work for ConfusionBase, err, I mean ChessBase, and you have your loyalty. I am a totally objective consumer who likes to see products put out with respect to the consumer. Do you or anyone at ChessBase know the hash table formula for Hiarcs? Hmmm? All this has gotten off the issue I raised about some opening book lines in Hiarcs. If you like, I can e-mail the present position where I have a plus score in both games due to bad opening lines by Hiarcs. Regards, Mel
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