Re: [Bug-gnubg] results from graz

[Øystein Johansen]

Achim Mueller wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> just a few results from Graz (Computer Olypiade)
>
> GNU Backgammon vs BGBlitz (best out of 5 13-p matches)
>
>  1. 13-4
>  2. 13-10
>  3.  6-11
>  4. 3-9 (in progress)
>
> So cross your fingers, the winner will be called world champion.

It won't be adjusted for luck?

> The surroundings here are beautiful, the playing ground is
> impreesive. Pictures will follow.

Looking forward to it!

> Another information: as in chess the organizators plan a exhibition
> match in the next year between i.e. the world champion and the
> computer world champion (money from sponsors will be involved).

What about getting a sponsor for an excibition match between GNU 
Backgammon and a World Class player. Possible sponsors: GamesGrid, 
GammOnLine, GammonVillage, bgshop.... others....

> Perhaps I have more information tomorrow.

Hope so....

> The first three matches are available at
> http://mole.dnsalias.org/~acepoint/GnuBG/matches/. Frank Berger plays 
> with a new engine, but in my opinion his new net made a few horrible 
> cube mistakes.

I'll take a look....

-Øystein