Novag TOURMALINE Instruction - Fixed Depth Levels
8
L - C6
40 sec.
L - D6
420 sec.
L - C7
60 sec.
L - D7
460 sec.
L - C8
90 sec.
L - D8
500 sec.
On Average Time Levels, the computer uses half of the specified time to search for
its counter-move and continues until it finishes the current iteration.
Note: These are average times of a larger number of moves. In the opening and
endgame, the computer tends to play faster, but in complicated middle
game positions it may take longer for the computer to make its move.
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Fixed Depth Levels
Level Ply
Level Ply
L - E1
1 ply
L - F1
9 ply
L - E2
2 ply
L - F2
10 ply
L - E3
3 ply
L - F3
11 ply
L - E4
4 ply
L - F4
12 ply
L - E5
5 ply
L - F5
13 ply
L - E6
6 ply
L - F6
14 ply
L - E7
7 ply
L - F7
15 ply
L - E8
8 ply
L - F8
infinite
On Fixed Depth Levels, the computer's search depth is limited to the number of ply
(halfmoves) corresponding to the current level. On these levels, especially on the
first few depth levels, the computer may overlook a capture. This results in a weaker
play, giving beginners and average players a better chance to win.
On the Infinite Level, the computer will search indefinitely, until it finds a forced
mate or you stop the search by pressing the ENTER key. If you halt the search, the
computer makes the move it currently thinks is the best. You can use this level to
have your Novag chess computer analyze complicated positions for hours or even
days.