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Subject: Re: What is the use of extensions?

Author: Tom Kerrigan

Date: 13:15:54 01/10/00

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On January 10, 2000 at 07:41:08, Vincent Diepeveen wrote:

>I see extensions as takin a deeper look to some lines analyzed by the
>machine, because the nominal search depth is likely to miss the outcome
>of it. So i would extend a move only if there is a chance for a horizon
>effect if not applying the extension.

Extensions are just a way to make the search selective. You don't need to bring
up the horizon effect.

-Tom




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