Re: Rules governing chess programs

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From: Andrew Koenig
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1986 16:25

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> When the operator of a computer chess program changes levels
> (or any other program parameters) or instructs the program to
> play its current best move immediately to avoid loss on time,
> is this a violation of the rule regarding advice from a third
> party?

Yes.  The only thing the operator is allowed to do is to enter
time information if the program requests it.  (I think)

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Subject: Re: Rules governing chess programs
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