From: Larry Kaufman <lkaufman <at> comcast <dot> net>
Date: 10 jun 2005
Subject: Re:

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     On my computer the table was hidden behind the game board, but once I=
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minimized the board it appeared, and you are correct, except that the numbe=
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can be set as low as 1. I presume that the number reflects either the=20
average or the maximum number of seconds per move. Although the strength=
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certainly depends on the time allowed, from my knowledge of computer chess =
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can say that if it plays at 2400 SC24 level at 30" per move, it probably=
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plays at 2000 level or better even at 1 or 2 seconds per move, about the=
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level of a typical amateur 5 Dan in most clubs. So there is clearly a need=
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to add a handicap function if the typical amateur (even lower Dan players)=
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is to have any chance to win.

     Larry Kaufman


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From: "Andrej Kasperovich" <kasperovich68 <at> mail <dot> ru>
To: <shogi <at> topica <dot> com>
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 1:50 PM


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As I understand there is a possibility to determine strength of
Bonanzas play. The table which appears above the game board has option
=1B$BE5=1B(Bime Ctrl=1B$B!&=1B(B You can choose numbers from 5 to 60. As I =
suppose strength
of playing depends on that number. But it can be tasted.

The first  impression - program is good inspite of small options.
And has a really strong level of play (it is my opinion).

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