Author: Ricardo Gibert
Date: 18:19:46 09/14/99
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On September 14, 1999 at 08:14:42, José Carlos wrote: >On September 13, 1999 at 19:37:46, Sergio Martinez wrote: > >>Get the first version of Averno, in my web page STALEMATE, now in: >>http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Hoop/4317/index.htm >>Averno is a chess program of Jose C. Martinez (thanks for all Jose C.) >>I have problems with my page, so i have decided change it to a new adress. >>If you have problems, please send me an email. >>I have changed all information, so links dont work yet(but Averno`s link yes). > > Please, everybody note that Averno is not a try to make a strong program, but >it's my try to get a better understanding of computer programming. > It's a simple "board[64]-based" program that I want to use for implementing >many things in order to understand correctly how they work. > So, if you note it's "a bit weak", it's normal... :) > I'm sure this is the best way to enter chess programming: not to copy anything >from available programs sources, implement all "reinventing the wheel" from the >very begining, and being very patient with the program tactical mistakes... :) > When I think I'm ready, I will rewrite Averno using bitboards and many other >improvements. > > José C. Your approach is very intelligent. Keep things simple, make sure it works, make sure you understand everything before moving forward. Most programmers have a tough time resisting the temptation to add "enhancements" before they understand and debug the more critical parts of their program. Please do not apologize for your programs current playing level. Congratulations are in order.
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