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Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

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JonP01 wrote:And the winner of the two can then go on to challenge my cat (blindfolded).

Ragdolls play mean chess Regards

Jonathan
The source for a 1983 version of Hiarcs will be added very soon. Takes ages to scan and upload.

We are pleased to announce that the first person who can get the 1981 and 1983 versions working as well as receiving free Hiarcs product or upgrade will also recive a brand new NOVAG Citrine!

Many thanks to the mystery man who has donated the Citrine!
.
Harvey Williamson

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Harvey Williamson »

Harvey Williamson wrote:
JonP01 wrote:And the winner of the two can then go on to challenge my cat (blindfolded).

Ragdolls play mean chess Regards

Jonathan
The source for a 1983 version of Hiarcs will be added very soon. Takes ages to scan and upload.

We are pleased to announce that the first person who can get the 1981 and 1983 versions working as well as receiving free Hiarcs product or upgrade will also recive a brand new NOVAG Citrine!

Many thanks to the mystery man who has donated the Citrine!
.
So just to clarify. There is a prize for the 1st to get the 81 version working as well as the 1st to get the 83 working. the first to get both working will get the Citrine.
JonP01

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - Here it is.

Post by JonP01 »

Hi Steve,

Well as you can see, Hilary is a Reti cat :wink: (seen here assisting me with my investigations into the esoterics of Chessmaster Diamond module swapping for power users). Maybe early versions of HIARCS should be playing this machine instead. It's still a huge leap ahead positionally from the earliest Challengers.

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Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Uri Blass »

Harvey Williamson wrote:
Harvey Williamson wrote:
JonP01 wrote:And the winner of the two can then go on to challenge my cat (blindfolded).

Ragdolls play mean chess Regards

Jonathan
The source for a 1983 version of Hiarcs will be added very soon. Takes ages to scan and upload.

We are pleased to announce that the first person who can get the 1981 and 1983 versions working as well as receiving free Hiarcs product or upgrade will also recive a brand new NOVAG Citrine!

Many thanks to the mystery man who has donated the Citrine!
.
So just to clarify. There is a prize for the 1st to get the 81 version working as well as the 1st to get the 83 working. the first to get both working will get the Citrine.
I do not understand what happens
if one person is first to get the 81 version working and another person is first to get the 83 version working.

Does it mean that nobody is going to get the Citrine?

Uri
Harvey Williamson

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Harvey Williamson »

Uri Blass wrote:
Harvey Williamson wrote:
Harvey Williamson wrote:
JonP01 wrote:And the winner of the two can then go on to challenge my cat (blindfolded).

Ragdolls play mean chess Regards

Jonathan
The source for a 1983 version of Hiarcs will be added very soon. Takes ages to scan and upload.

We are pleased to announce that the first person who can get the 1981 and 1983 versions working as well as receiving free Hiarcs product or upgrade will also recive a brand new NOVAG Citrine!

Many thanks to the mystery man who has donated the Citrine!
.
So just to clarify. There is a prize for the 1st to get the 81 version working as well as the 1st to get the 83 working. the first to get both working will get the Citrine.
I do not understand what happens
if one person is first to get the 81 version working and another person is first to get the 83 version working.

Does it mean that nobody is going to get the Citrine?

Uri
Hi Uri,

No. those 2 people will each get a free Hiarcs11.1. If already a customer they will get a free upgrade to the next release. The first person to get both working WILL get the Citrine - it does not have to be one of the same people who are 1st with the individual ones.

I hope that is clear?

Best Wishes,

Harvey
Alainza

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Alainza »

Here is the game I just played againt 1981 version, level 1:

LEVEL (1-4) ? 1
WHAT COLOUR DO YOU WANT (W/B) ? B



D2 TO D4

YOUR MOVE ? D7D5
MY MOVE -- FROM D1 TO D3

YOUR MOVE ? G8F6
MY MOVE -- FROM D3 TO B5 CHECK

YOUR MOVE ? C7C6
MY MOVE -- FROM B5 TO C6 CHECK

YOUR MOVE ? B8C6
MY MOVE -- FROM E2 TO E4

YOUR MOVE ? F6E4
MY MOVE -- FROM C1 TO F4

YOUR MOVE ? C6D4
MY MOVE -- FROM F1 TO B5 CHECK

YOUR MOVE ? C8D7
MY MOVE -- FROM B5 TO D7 CHECK

YOUR MOVE ? D8D7
MY MOVE -- FROM G1 TO F3

YOUR MOVE ? D4C2
MY MOVE -- FROM E1 TO E2

YOUR MOVE ? C2A1
MY MOVE -- FROM H1 TO C1

YOUR MOVE ? D7B5
MY MOVE -- FROM E2 TO E3

YOUR MOVE ? B5B2
MY MOVE -- FROM C1 TO C8 CHECK

YOUR MOVE ? A8C8
MY MOVE -- FROM B1 TO C3

YOUR MOVE ? B2C3
MY MOVE -- FROM E3 TO E2

YOUR MOVE ? A1C2
MY MOVE -- FROM H2 TO H3

YOUR MOVE ? C2D4
MY MOVE -- FROM F3 TO D4

YOUR MOVE ? C3D4
MY MOVE -- FROM F2 TO F3

YOUR MOVE ? C8C2
MY MOVE -- FROM E2 TO E1

YOUR MOVE ? D4F2
MY MOVE -- FROM E1 TO D1

YOUR MOVE ? F2E2
YOU HAVE CHECKMATED ME WELL-DONE

I had to correct a few bugs in the original code (for example in the Rook's move generator) but it was fun.

I'll send the VB.NET project to the organizers of the challenge.

Time to download second listing regards,
Alain
Steve B

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Steve B »

hi Alain

what will you do now with TWO Citrines?
:wink:

Morse Code Regards
Steve
Alainza

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - The prize is growing.

Post by Alainza »

Hi Steve,
Steve B wrote:hi Alain

what will you do now with TWO Citrines?
:wink:

Morse Code Regards
Steve
I don't know if I'll win the price but I have no intention to claim the Citrine.
If I win the price, then I'll just ask for two Hiarc licences :
1) the current PC version
2) the Pocket PC version when it is ready
And I'll offer the Citrine to Hiarc's team to excuse myself for my misbehavior when I said the R30/Hiarcs challenge made be by a chess program which was not Hiarcs.

But I have first to win the price regards,

Alain
Harvey Williamson

Re: 1981 Hiarcs - A possible winner!

Post by Harvey Williamson »

Hi Alain,

Well done! Mark is away today but I am sure will have a look through your entry very soon! Look forward to seeing your game v the 83 version.

Best Wishes,

Harvey