Author: Ed Schröder
Date: 03:03:38 10/29/99
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>Posted by Peter McKenzie on October 29, 1999 at 04:37:00: > >In Reply to: Please stop the bickering posted by Ed Schröder on October 29, >1999 at 02:34:23: > >Well Ed, we are all here for a bit of bickering aren't we? No. The point is Bob's often repeated criticism to commercial chess programmers and their contributions to computer chess programming. I pointed out this is not true giving the example of the null-move and who it was who made the algorithm world famous. The way you have pointed out your (below) view in a friendly and non accusing style is very fine with me. That's what the whole topic is about concerning me. Ed >OK OK, we'll call it debate then. > >Bob has a point, the commercial programmers don't publish very much at all. I >think this is natural - when your living depends on the quality of your >software >why give away your secrets to the competition? > >I do think however, that this attitude of secrecy is somewhat unnecessary >and a >little short sited. I am sure that any of the top commercial chess progammers >would be capable of making an interesting and valuable contribution to the >literature without giving away too much in the way of important secrets. > >Publishing academic work can have a significant positive effect on the >author if >done in a rigorous manner. The commercial chess programmers might be >pleasantly >surprised if they gave it a try. I've noticed Ed that you let out some >details >about Rebel from time to time - perhaps one day you will write something >for us? >I'd like to know a bit more about your pruning - your 'CrazyEval' idea sounds >interesting. > >I agree to some extent with your comments about the ICCAJ. I had a look >through >some issues at Paderborn, and there wasn't much that looked useful for the >practical chess programmer. Much more interesting stuff to be found in the >newsgroups and forums such as CCC. > >cheers, >Peter
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