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Gess. A Chess variant played on a Go board where pieces are collections of go stones. (18x18, Cells: 324) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
Larry Smith wrote on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 03:56 PM UTC:
The new improved implementation is now available at the Zillions site.

In addition to the 'classic' form of movement for the 3x3 patterns, I've added a few 'engrams' to help Zillions' AI to play a more effective game.

The first was the condition of a win if there are no opponent pieces on the field. This encourages the computer player to make more captures of opponent Stones than friendly ones. Thus reducing the 'suicidal' tendency of earlier versions.

The second was a loss condition for repetition of position. I am unaware of this particular condition being mentioned in the rules, but it reduces the repetitive behaviour in the lower setting of Strength.

I highly recommend that players set the Strength to at least 8, or allow three minutes for a move. This should offer a very nice game. Patient players may opt for higher settings.