Parallel Search with Transposition Table

[daylen]

However, if the goal of the project is to produce a sparring partner, or gain some intellectual satisfaction by correctly implementing difficult algorithms

Yup, my goal is to implement the algorithms.

[Farkov]

Have you tried using Hyatt's(Crafty) method? It's fast and trivial to implement. I used to have the link saved somewhere :(

With regards to your speed problem, make sure you're not making a mess of the cache when you implement your threads.