Quest for end game test suite

Discussion of anything and everything relating to chess playing software and machines.

Moderator: Ras

govert
Posts: 270
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:52 pm

Quest for end game test suite

Post by govert »

I'm looking for a set of endgame positions which could be used as a starting point for an endgame tournament between engines.

Just to be clear: this should not be a set of positions where there is a single move which wins/draws. Instead I am looking for positions where one side has a slight advantage and it would require continuous precise play to secure the win or save the draw.

If you have any positions that would be suitable for this kind of exercise, please post them.
User avatar
michiguel
Posts: 6401
Joined: Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:30 pm
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Re: Quest for end game test suite

Post by michiguel »

govert wrote:I'm looking for a set of endgame positions which could be used as a starting point for an endgame tournament between engines.

Just to be clear: this should not be a set of positions where there is a single move which wins/draws. Instead I am looking for positions where one side has a slight advantage and it would require continuous precise play to secure the win or save the draw.

If you have any positions that would be suitable for this kind of exercise, please post them.
http://www.stmintz.com/ccc/index.php?id=476109

Many interesting links are always kept here
http://chessprogramming.wikispaces.com/Test-Positions

Miguel
govert
Posts: 270
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:52 pm

Re: Quest for end game test suite

Post by govert »

The Larsson test suite will do the trick for starters.
Thanks!