No, this is a x64 machine and OS.
I frequently use dozens of other x64 bmi2 chess engines.
Minic version 3
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Re: Minic version 3
i7-6700K @ 4.00Ghz 32Gb, Win 10 Home, EGTBs on PCI SSD
Benchmark: Stockfish15.1 NNUE x64 bmi2 (nps): 1277K
Benchmark: Stockfish15.1 NNUE x64 bmi2 (nps): 1277K
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Re: Minic version 3
Oh maybe you used git to download it, but without lfs activated !
What is the size of the executable ? If it is very small, this is probably what happened.
In this case using the download link will work (https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... inic3/3.32)
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OK! that worked!xr_a_y wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:56 amOh maybe you used git to download it, but without lfs activated !
What is the size of the executable ? If it is very small, this is probably what happened.
In this case using the download link will work (https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... inic3/3.32)
The size of the files I had downloaded were only 146K
What is
mean?lfs activated
Thanks!
Vince
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Benchmark: Stockfish15.1 NNUE x64 bmi2 (nps): 1277K
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As exe are huge (because they include the nets) I need to use git-lfs on my github repo. Read this for more details : https://git-lfs.com/MOBMAT wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:54 pmOK! that worked!xr_a_y wrote: ↑Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:56 amOh maybe you used git to download it, but without lfs activated !
What is the size of the executable ? If it is very small, this is probably what happened.
In this case using the download link will work (https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... inic3/3.32)
The size of the files I had downloaded were only 146K
What ismean?lfs activated
Thanks!
Vince
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Re: Minic version 3
I have a request if you can post a download link for version 3.33.
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Re: Minic version 3
I'm working on 3.37 currently, it will be ready soon.Krzysztof Grzelak wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:38 am I have a request if you can post a download link for version 3.33.
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Re: Minic version 3
Hi all,
long time no see ! I was quite busy this year professionally and personnally, so I didn't invest much time in chess programming.
Anyway a new Minic version is finally available (Minic 3.39 https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... s/tag/3.39). This release includes a new net named "nyctophobic narwhal", some good search patches and some minor bug fixes. Overall it shall play near 30Elo better than last release in self test at short TC.
Binaries shall be found here : https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... inic3/3.39
Have fun !
long time no see ! I was quite busy this year professionally and personnally, so I didn't invest much time in chess programming.
Anyway a new Minic version is finally available (Minic 3.39 https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... s/tag/3.39). This release includes a new net named "nyctophobic narwhal", some good search patches and some minor bug fixes. Overall it shall play near 30Elo better than last release in self test at short TC.
Binaries shall be found here : https://github.com/tryingsomestuff/Mini ... inic3/3.39
Have fun !
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Re: Minic version 3
Hello Vivien,
at first, thanks for your new version.
Two questions only ...
1. What exactly do you mean by ContemptMG ...
2. Should I set a higher "PawnHash", maybe to 64 or higher ...
if I am using the time control 40 moves in 20 minutes "repeatedly"
Best
Frank
at first, thanks for your new version.
Two questions only ...
1. What exactly do you mean by ContemptMG ...
2. Should I set a higher "PawnHash", maybe to 64 or higher ...
if I am using the time control 40 moves in 20 minutes "repeatedly"
Best
Frank
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Re: Minic version 3
Hello Frank,
Two good questions.
To compute dynamic contempt, Minic (and many other engines) are relaying on
- 2 values
- a dynamic "view" on the game
- opponent level if provided
The two values are equal 12 by default
before each search, we use this formula
contempt is then a "phased" value, one for middle game and the other for end-game. As you see, in MG, both values are added, while in end-game only one is used. You also see here a "ratingFactor" thing that will take the opponent strength into account (if given).
A last, the dynamic part arrives and it depends on current score using some tanh formula.
PawnHash is now a total value, so if you plan to use many threads, I'd suggest to use here 16* number_of_thread, it will be enough
Regards
Two good questions.
To compute dynamic contempt, Minic (and many other engines) are relaying on
- 2 values
- a dynamic "view" on the game
- opponent level if provided
The two values are equal 12 by default
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ScoreType contempt = 12;
ScoreType contemptMG = 12;
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contempt = {ScoreType((p.c == Co_White ? +1 : -1) * (DynamicConfig::contempt + DynamicConfig::contemptMG) * DynamicConfig::ratingFactor),
ScoreType((p.c == Co_White ? +1 : -1) * DynamicConfig::contempt * DynamicConfig::ratingFactor)};
A last, the dynamic part arrives and it depends on current score using some tanh formula.
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contempt += static_cast<ScoreType>(std::round(25 * std::tanh(currentScore[multi] / 400.f)));
PawnHash is now a total value, so if you plan to use many threads, I'd suggest to use here 16* number_of_thread, it will be enough
Regards
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Re: Minic version 3
Hi Vivien,
I like to read that ... contempt for mid-games and endgames and the rating-factor.
All is fine for me!
Most important for me is to reduce the "move-average" and all the boring endgames, runs longer and longer if engines try to avoid in clearly draw position the draw in endgames.
Please give me a second tipp!
If I like to reduced the move-average with resign=off games ...
I should give your engine (if I understand) ...
Contempt=0 ... parameter for mid-games and endgames in combination!
ContemptMG=0
Or better ...
I think contempt for mid-games is absolutely OK (like that) because the move-average for games with resing=off goes not to high.
In most of cases I think contempt for endgames is the main-reason for a lot of boring endgames with resign=off.
From a lot of engines the move-average with resign=off are over 100 moves today.
After all I understand I set with the first contempt parameter mid-game & endgame.
In this case I have to set contempt=0 if I like to reduce the move-average!?
Maybe I have a part from your explanation not understand ...
The only reason is my bad english.
Best
Frank
If I understand ...
Maybe better is to create ...
Contempt Mid-game=12
Contempt End-game=0
But in this case
ContemptMG= the good idea will not working if contempt End-game=0
PawnHash is clear
I like to read that ... contempt for mid-games and endgames and the rating-factor.
All is fine for me!
Most important for me is to reduce the "move-average" and all the boring endgames, runs longer and longer if engines try to avoid in clearly draw position the draw in endgames.
Please give me a second tipp!
If I like to reduced the move-average with resign=off games ...
I should give your engine (if I understand) ...
Contempt=0 ... parameter for mid-games and endgames in combination!
ContemptMG=0
Or better ...
I think contempt for mid-games is absolutely OK (like that) because the move-average for games with resing=off goes not to high.
In most of cases I think contempt for endgames is the main-reason for a lot of boring endgames with resign=off.
From a lot of engines the move-average with resign=off are over 100 moves today.
After all I understand I set with the first contempt parameter mid-game & endgame.
In this case I have to set contempt=0 if I like to reduce the move-average!?
Maybe I have a part from your explanation not understand ...
The only reason is my bad english.
Best
Frank
If I understand ...
Maybe better is to create ...
Contempt Mid-game=12
Contempt End-game=0
But in this case
ContemptMG= the good idea will not working if contempt End-game=0
PawnHash is clear
