Where can I find the formula for determining the players' ratings?
Is there such a thing as a performance rating, and a provisional rating?
All other things being equal, two computers that are both capable of 2 ply
searches, and make their moves accordingly, with absolutely no regard to
positional nuances, only material differences, ought to be rated 1200. If
they are capable of 3 ply searches, then their ratings ought to be rated
1300. Similarly, a computer capable of a 4 ply search should be rated
1400. By allowing computers to play against live humans, an exponential
standard of sorts could be established for measuring human excellence.
