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25. July 2003, 12:22:11

klaashaas

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Subject: zebra

I've been accused of using Zebra and now I'm having a difference with that player. I'de like to know your opinions.

The point is that she used zebra to check on me. Now, can this be considered as using AI aid in a game? Ofcourse, only previous played moves have been evaluated by zebra. But it's not unlikely that previous moves/patterns still are there on the board! That's actually very likely. I think analysing previous moves in an ongoing game certainly gives an advantage. So, the question is: when a player analyses previous positions with zebra, can that be considered as a form of cheating? Opinions, please.

26. July 2003, 08:24:50

swoosh

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Subject: Re: zebra

i dont consider it cheating, as long as they dont plan present/future moves with it. but, i say if someone accuses you of cheating, and your not, then take it for what it is.... a compliment to your playing ability. :)

26. July 2003, 11:11:38

klaashaas

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Subject: Re: zebra

No, they can't change previous moves, but in a game, the same patterns often keep on returning, and analysing previous moves can give an advantage. So if you miss something at move 22 and you find that out at move 24, it certainly helps you understand that current position better. Maybe it's not as bad as I picture it, but I'm really *beep* off by this.

I'de rather don't receive compliments in this rude form.

Thanks for your opinions!