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Subject: Re: Forced moves

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 17:22:43 08/02/99

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On August 02, 1999 at 06:41:19, José Carlos wrote:

>  I think the main point is what is the eval of first move, not only the
>difference with second. I mean, if eval of first move is about 0, and second is
>-3, you are probably recapturing (or avoiding hanging a piece), so you can
>safely make the move.
>  But if first move is +3 and second is 0, then you are taking a piece, so you
>must be careful about opponent's sacrifices.
>
>  José C.

You could have an eval of +3 and only be recapturing, because you could
_already_ be up a piece.  For this reason in tournaments where the games
are 'serious' I disable this 'easy move' stuff in Crafty.  I may think longer,
but I won't get embarassed...



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