Hi,

No, it did not play at tournament level because there is no tournament level as fast as 30s/move.
So, the full opening book was used...

Anyway, my understanding of tournament books is that the computer selects only the best answers in this mode but I don't think that the number of positions will be reduced so my guess is that it should not be "out of book" sooner with a tournament book than with the normal book.
But may be I am wrong here ? (it would not be the first time )

Best regards,
Alain

Hello Alain,

On wich level did u play?
Because from A till D the computer plays with his original program wich is very weak, from F till H levels , then is activated the SPARC module.
Perhaps u already know this,then i haven't say anything
But mine experience with the SPARC is, very good play at long levels.
He is not a good speedchesser.

Best Regards,
Hans

Hi Hans,

I played with level E4 which is the only level from the Sparc module which plays in 30 seconds.

I just think it was bad luck. In some way, it lost its three games a bit like it won one against the Risc 2500 : in this game, the Risc made a few weak moves in the opening and the game was finished, there was not really a fight.

Best regards,
Alain

Hello Alain,

Yes , i did mean E to H Error overhere
Yes , in long games the program comes better to his style of play.
Somethimes u have bad luck,somethimes he play's from a other planet
Ok, but keep going with ure Tournament in Paris ! Perhaps some day.....

Kind regards,Hans