Re: Using GNU Chess to generate a PGN book

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From: Simon Waters
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Alex Holland wrote:
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> Does GNU Chess always ultimately either declare a win or suggest a
> "draw" condition? A few sample games have gone into 120+ moves, so I
> think I might need some upper limit.

I believe it respects the 50 move rule, which means games must
eventually terminate, although some balanced ending can still go on for
a long time, especially if in a drawn ending one side has an apparent
advantage after giving up an extra pawn, as then it may play 40 odd
moves, and sac a pawn before playing another 40 odd moves.
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From: Simon Waters <Simon@wretched.demon.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Using GNU Chess to generate a PGN book
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