38th Amateur Series Division 5

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Graham Banks
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Re: Final Standings

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Dragan wrote:Huh, that was a close call :)
iCE seems to be Nebula's nemesis opponent. I think it won all games.
Hope there will be a time for an update before the next season starts.
Once Division 7 finishes (in a couple of weeks), I'll begin the 39th series.

I usually run two divisions at once, with each taking a couple of weeks, so you're looking at about 7 weeks before the next Division 5 starts.

Of course, if you release a new and stronger version before the next Division 4 starts, I'll take a look to see whether or not Nebula should start in that division. :)
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Re: Final Standings

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I want to add around 100 ELO before releasing the next version.
We'll see if 7 weeks are long enough. Will be close.
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Re: Final Standings

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Hi, I have my nemesis opps as well. This one did not go so well. Long it looked like the last place was reserved for iCE.

If you add 100 ELO in a few weeks you are far ahead then. It will take me much longer for a new release of iCE as I'm in the process of rewriting my evaluation and start some real parameter tuning for the first time in my life.
I have now an i7 ready for that but the next version is not due before spring or even summer 2013.

Thomas...
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Re: Final Standings

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tpetzke wrote:Hi, I have my nemesis opps as well. This one did not go so well. Long it looked like the last place was reserved for iCE.

If you add 100 ELO in a few weeks you are far ahead then. It will take me much longer for a new release of iCE as I'm in the process of rewriting my evaluation and start some real parameter tuning for the first time in my life.
I have now an i7 ready for that but the next version is not due before spring or even summer 2013.

Thomas...
No problem taking your time Thomas. You must be happy with a new version before you release it. 8-)
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Re: Final Standings

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Considering the empty eval in Nebula 1.0 I hope I can add significant ELO, but it's not going smooth so far. I added maybe 30 ELO by improving passer eval and king safety, but some basic things like rooks on open files and doubled/isolated pawns reduce ELO when I add them. Lots of testing is needed, so it may take some time.
Good luck with your eval rewrite.