Are the WAC300 positions still a valuable test?

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JVMerlino
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Re: Are the WAC300 positions still a valuable test?

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JVMerlino wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 11:59 pm Not a big deal at all if the engine is stronger. I'll run Myrddin at 90s with one thread overnight and we'll see who is more embarrassed. :)
The result is 16 correct. :|
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Re: Are the WAC300 positions still a valuable test?

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JVMerlino wrote: Sat May 06, 2023 7:25 am
JVMerlino wrote: Fri May 05, 2023 11:59 pm Not a big deal at all if the engine is stronger. I'll run Myrddin at 90s with one thread overnight and we'll see who is more embarrassed. :)
The result is 16 correct. :|
There’s not a lot of consolation in fighting over last place! :lol:
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Re: Are the WAC300 positions still a valuable test?

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I test only top engines so this Arasan suite can be difficult :) . Crystal 5 scores 192! Some positions even have alternative solutions, but bm is probably always correct.
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