I used to have an engine that irregardless of what level I set it on; if I began to win it would crank thru analysis for LONG periods of time to find a winning move. I consider that 'cheating'.
Nope, it's not cheating, it's just using 1860s time controls. 
I have listened to a man telling about space on a very high level. I think his IQ is higher than 150 and he cannot tie his own shoelaces....
I have listened to a man telling about space on a very high level. I think his IQ is higher than 150 and he cannot tie his own shoelaces....
I guess you only need to learn what's important; As long as you can buy shoes with velcro...
It seems that whenever I'm in a position to beat the computer, it ends the game and calls it a stalemate. Is it just me? Is there something I'm missing perhaps?
It seems that whenever I'm in a position to beat the computer, it ends the game and calls it a stalemate. Is it just me? Is there something I'm missing perhaps?
Stalemate has a very specific definition in chess, so you reached a position where it was the computer's move, it wasn't in check and it had no legal moves.
https://support.chess.com/article/682-what-is-stalemate
Thank you very much for explaining, Martin_Stahl. I understand now. I appreciate the help! Sorry, it's been so long since I've played lol
I used to have an engine that irregardless of what level I set it on; if I began to win it would crank thru analysis for LONG periods of time to find a winning move. I consider that 'cheating'.