Author: Albert Silver
Date: 05:32:10 01/15/00
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On January 15, 2000 at 05:52:27, Howard Exner wrote:
>In chess a major challenge is the transition
>between opening and early middle game. Different openings call for different
>approaches once out of book. Will future chess programs consider having modified
>versions of the main engine take over the next 5 - 10 moves out of book
>based on what opening is played (for both white and black pieces)?
>
>Some configurations may play better in Ruy Lopez openings while others perform
>better at Sicilians. Some early middlegames need more king safety
>while other positions should concentrate on solid, non aggressive play.
>
>Humans put on these different hats depending
>on what opening is played. Any future for this in computer programs?
I believe this is less significant than the transition from middlegame to
endgame which is usually decisive. Knowing when to liquidate to a better ending
where the exploitation of one's advantage is often easier and less risky is a
huge advantage. Determining certain middlegame strategies for specific openings
is a risky enterprise as many of these strategies change and evolve with time,
while others have become a part of general strategic/positional knowledge. It
would probably be risky to impose certain strategic directives even if it was
possible, which I don't see how as just a move may invalidate a certain
positional approach.
Albert Silver
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