tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085454862998663312.post3476596871434253974..comments2024-03-14T15:47:13.884-04:00Comments on Tartajubow On Chess II: Houdini Chess EngineTartajubowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07825756152678176267noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085454862998663312.post-6924170852870981042011-02-19T16:00:40.841-05:002011-02-19T16:00:40.841-05:00http://open-chess.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=846
...http://open-chess.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=846<br /><br />According to Open-Chess a 100 "long game" match was played between Rybka 4 and Houdini 1.5. Result: + 32 = 51 - 17 in favour of Houdini 1.5<br /><br />From what I’ve read Houdini is the strongest free engine and in the mentioned test it was a clear winner so I am unable to answer your question. Perhaps you could find someone on the Open Chess forum who understands these things better and can offer an explanation. It’s possible the results are affected by engine settings, time limits or even the computer itself. On my dual core Gateway laptop Houdini scores decisively in blitz games but I do not have the latest version of Rybka.Tartajubowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825756152678176267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085454862998663312.post-52784784022350924162011-02-19T14:35:44.029-05:002011-02-19T14:35:44.029-05:00in my laptop, houdini vs rybka 4 still lose..i use...in my laptop, houdini vs rybka 4 still lose..i used houdini 1.5a 32 bit..but still lose..what else engine more powerful?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085454862998663312.post-48444726298652248682010-07-25T14:42:16.286-04:002010-07-25T14:42:16.286-04:00Hi!
Glad you are finding this engine useful. At l...Hi!<br /><br />Glad you are finding this engine useful. At least it evens the playing field for online players lol<br /><br />From what I understand Houdini's strength comes from trying to take the elements from all open source engines and merging them, rather than trying to improve on one family. I see that test's still might give Rybka 4 the edge but not by much.<br /><br />Another free engine you may want to try is Rybka Winfinder:<br /><br />http://cap.connx.com/chess-engines/new-approach/rybka_fossils/<br /><br />I agree with the engines listed in your link. Other engines that have a reputation of good endgame play are Yace, SOS and Ktulu<br /><br />Yace and Ktulu free can be found here:<br /><br />http://www.top-5000.nl/wbuci.htm<br /><br />The SOS program is found on the Arena site<br /><br />Enjoy! I like your blog and it is nice to see long time chess fans out thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com