Chess request: explanation of TRANSPOSITION TABLE

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1 total messages Started by marwk Mon, 08 Apr 1991 04:29

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Author: marwk
Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1991 04:29

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GNU Chess uses a 'transposition table' to aid in searching for the best
move.

Could someone please explain this to us in detail how this is used?

Also, what is the array nunmap[120] used for?  It contains pre-defined values.

Thank you in advance.

Ray Kennington

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