Author: James Swafford
Date: 06:47:50 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 think you're right on the money here. Pete Kappler and I have discussed this before on ICC. An interesting experiment would be to train different genetic algorithm pools with games from different kinds of opening, and see how it affects the outcome. -- James
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