Aquarium and Engine Matches

[Ovyron]

Well, this is directed to a different fora as the users are different and many CCC members aren't at RF and vice versa

[Zach Wegner]

Yes, this would be understandable if there were just a couple of threads, but there are no less than 8 on the front page right now exclusively about Rybka/Aquarium. There's no need to bring in more.

[ozziejoe]

early impressions.

I love the ability to input an opening position directly in the gui in the engine matches. I think the interface is quite attractive.

I have my own opening test set in PGN, and did not see a place to direct aquarium to use it for the tournemant.

best
J

[Albert Silver]

early impressions.

I love the ability to input an opening position directly in the gui in the engine matches. I think the interface is quite attractive.

I have my own opening test set in PGN, and did not see a place to direct aquarium to use it for the tournemant.

best
J

Yes, I sent an e-mail to support with the exact same suggestion. Right now the opening test set is only accepted in Engine-Engine matches, and only in EPD format. I have no doubt these features will be added in near future updates.

[ozziejoe]

it looks to me that there are not a massive number of features, but what features there are are very well implimented. This is probably the best way to go.....Start simple, test alot, and then gradually add features.

[Graham Banks]

You need to request such features at Rybka Forum.

Shouldn't this whole thread be there?

What's wrong with talking about Rybka and Aquarium here? It is a computer chess forum after all.

[AdminX]

You need to request such features at Rybka Forum.

Shouldn't this whole thread be there?

What's wrong with talking about Rybka and Aquarium here? It is a computer chess forum after all.

Hell, who mentioned Rybka? I was just wanted to know what others thought about about the GUI and Engine matches. What that would have to do with the Rybka Forum beats me ... I guess Zach did not get it

[gerold]

You need to request such features at Rybka Forum.

Shouldn't this whole thread be there?

What's wrong with talking about Rybka and Aquarium here? It is a computer chess forum after all.

I agree Graham. I was thinking the same thing. Rybka is the
talk of the forums now.

[Henrik Dinesen]

You need to request such features at Rybka Forum.

Shouldn't this whole thread be there?

What's wrong with talking about Rybka and Aquarium here? It is a computer chess forum after all.

I remember a cartton-drawing, picturing Dennis having breakfast with his mother standing right beside: Dennis; "It doesn't taste like peanutbutter or milk... take it AWAY!!"

[jdart]

I've pretty much given up on Aquarium. I have ChessBase, which is so superior in terms of ease of use for analysis, annotation, and search, that it isn't even close. Also, Aquarium outputs non-standard PGN for annotated games, which I've reported on their forum.

For engine matches, I mostly use Winboard, which is reliable and stable. I've also used Arena, although I don't use all its features. Its main advantage for me is that it can capture the evals from all engines.