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by Dismas
Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Tournaments and Matches
Topic: Houdini 2.0 Pro WTNP testing
Replies: 28
Views: 18798

Re: Houdini 2.0 Pro WTNP testing

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz4x @3.5 GHz 4,096 MB Memory
Microsoft Windows XP 64 Bit Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 3790)
Fritz Benchmark:
Speed: 20.90
KNS: 10032
GUI: CB Rybka 3
Book: Perfect 2011-10 moves
Hash: 256
GTB and TB: ON
Ponder: OFF
200 games at 5 min
120 games at 10 min ...
by Dismas
Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:05 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Engine styles for Analysis
Replies: 19
Views: 5900

Re: Engine styles for Analysis

Hi Guy.

"I don't mind spending money as long as I know it will be of benefit."

Spend money on getting some lessons and advice from a good human coach.

Get out and play as often as you can and you will meet all the real different
personalities and styles that a computer cannot possibly ape.

The ...
by Dismas
Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Programming and Technical Discussions
Topic: MCTS in Computer Chess?
Replies: 5
Views: 5521

Re: MCTS in Computer Chess?

We don't yet have computer programs that play go as well as a decent amateur player, unfortunately. They say that playing too much against programs will build bad habit because programs have different systematic weaknesses from human players. I would recommend you try playing online on KGS against ...