In my opinion, Komodo Dragon and Stockfish have effectively "solved" standard chess in the sense that with long time limits and large thread counts, they are both probably invincible if allowed to choose their own openings or at least get to choose from near-optimal openings. KomodoChess sales weren't sufficient to hire a new full-time programmer or to finance massively more net training, but has more incentive than just KomodoChess sales to make Komodo Dragon the best, so that need not deter them.ĥ. I believe only a major re-write, or some major discovery by a new person, can solve the problem.Ĥ. Progress with the engine also came to a virtual halt after the release of Dragon 3.2. I have confidence in Dietrich to find a solution, but time is not on my side.ģ.
Progress with NN training came to a halt, I won't pretend to know why. Mark is about a decade younger, but even so that's a normal retirement age here (well past it in France, I read!).Ģ. I reached the age of 75, pretty old for such a tech-heavy job. The goal of becoming the world's number one engine will remain as a prime goal, but it is expected that this will take some major work and hence I wouldn't expect any quick results.ġ. It is not yet clear who will be the main programmer or programmers, but development will continue, although perhaps in different directions. Dietrich Kappe remains onboard as the NN trainer. Mark and I will remain as paid consultants thru 2025, but will make the decisions. will now run the website, pay for further development of Komodo, and for the most part take over the responsibilities of both myself and Mark Lefler.
Now the merger is complete has bought out KomodoChess entirely. scary !įive years ago, purchased a stake in KomodoChess along with rights to use our software. 98% of standard chess solved is his quote. Larry believes top engines at classic speed draw games, if they dont play subpar opening. Besides owning a strong program ( 2nd behind Stockfish though).
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