Something very strange about Rybka.....

[PauloSoare]

I do not know if it is a culture question, but I think that you all are offending
Larry Kaufman and Rybka team.
First Christopher, in my opinion, offended Chessbase showing some ridicule positions
of Deep Fritz 10, now Rybka.
Why you do not go in the Rybka Forum and show good suggestions? It would not be better for all?
What will be the next program, Christopher ????????
Ok, Ok, Ok, humor it´s necessary but this type of humor, at least for me,
can offend persons.

Paulo Soares

[Terry McCracken]

I do not know if it is a culture question, but I think that you all are offending
Larry Kaufman and Rybka team.
First Christopher, in my opinion, offended Chessbase showing some ridicule positions
of Deep Fritz 10, now Rybka.
Why you do not go in the Rybka Forum and show good suggestions? It would not be better for all?
What will be the next program, Christopher ????????
Ok, Ok, Ok, humor it´s necessary but this type of humor, at least for me,
can offend persons.

Paulo Soares

No one should be offended, it's just a little humour...don't take it seriously.

[Christopher Conkie]

Because of this strange behaviour exibited by Rybka 2.3.1 it means that those who hex edit this particular version are now easily found out.

You should be happy.

(You are happy...right?)

On the GM match against Rybka, I prefer real chess which is something we are used to looking at.

There is nothing wrong with the match in theory except this one point to me personally.

Christopher

PS... Who's next? Anything people might copy is the easy answer.

Maybe Ktulu 9 for example....

[Steve B]

verrrry touchy Group these Rybka loyalists

one slightly less then gushing comment about anything to do with Rybka..even their marketing gimmicks.. and you get called:
Anti-Rybka
Stupid
Making Noise

and these were some of the more flattering comments directed my way as of late

I even received a somewhat threatening email(NOT from anyone associated officially with Rybka)

its not like i can even be accussed of prefering another engine over Rybka because i own NO PC ENGINES

and now we see that some dont even have a sense of humor

Adulation Of The Magi Regards
Steve

[Terry McCracken]

verrrry touchy Group these Rybka loyalists

one slightly less then gushing comment about anything to do with Rybka..even their marketing gimmicks.. and you get called:
Anti-Rybka
Stupid
Making Noise

and these were some of the more flattering comments directed my way as of late

I even received a somewhat threatening email(NOT from anyone associated officially with Rybka)

its not like i can even be accussed of prefering another engine over Rybka because i own NO PC ENGINES

and now we see that some dont even have a sense of humor

Adulation Of The Magi Regards
Steve

Threats Steve? Send me a copy of the e-mail from this crazy fan

Regards,
Terry

[Steve B]

verrrry touchy Group these Rybka loyalists

one slightly less then gushing comment about anything to do with Rybka..even their marketing gimmicks.. and you get called:
Anti-Rybka
Stupid
Making Noise

and these were some of the more flattering comments directed my way as of late

I even received a somewhat threatening email(NOT from anyone associated officially with Rybka)

its not like i can even be accussed of prefering another engine over Rybka because i own NO PC ENGINES

and now we see that some dont even have a sense of humor

Adulation Of The Magi Regards
Steve

Threats Steve? Send me a copy of the e-mail from this crazy fan

Regards,
Terry

dont have it any longer
deleted it as soon as it came in
i dont use a spam filter because i get a fair amount of emails from people i dont know regarding questions about chess computers when they see my web site

it is probably someone who comes here as guest and read my posts

if i get anymore of them i will email them to you for a response

Regards
Steve

[Mike S.]

But for the upcoming match, there will be no handicaps or odds of that type. Only some technical limitations for the computer side, and a 2:1 time advantage for Ehlvest.

http://rybkaforum.net/cgi-bin/rybkaforu ... pl?tid=794

Although, if Rybka plays with permanent brain - that point isn't mentioned in the match offer - the time disadvantage is compensated partially especially in case of ponder hits. Rybka's main problem will be the opening, because there will be book support for the first 3 moves only! That could result in interesting openings. Creativity may start at move number 4 not 24 OTOH, sometimes engines can find normal theory variations by calculation, typically sequences of "natural" moves.

[Terry McCracken]

But for the upcoming match, there will be no handicaps or odds of that type. Only some technical limitations for the computer side, and a 2:1 time advantage for Ehlvest.

http://rybkaforum.net/cgi-bin/rybkaforu ... pl?tid=794

Although, if Rybka plays with permanent brain - that point isn't mentioned in the match offer - the time disadvantage is compensated partially especially in case of ponder hits. Rybka's main problem will be the opening, because there will be book support for the first 3 moves only! That could result in interesting openings. Creativity may start at move number 4 not 24 OTOH, sometimes engines can find normal theory variations by calculation, typically sequences of "natural" moves.

No matter how you slice it, Ehlvest is going to have a very difficult time.

It still appears the smart money is on Rybka.

Terry