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NULL-MOVE HEURISTIC [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Games and Toys (General)
DEF

In computer chess programs ... a heuristic technique used to enhance the speed of the alpha-beta pruning algorithm.

CONT

The null-move heuristic is based on the fact that most reasonable chess moves improve the position for the side that played them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
CONT

Pour les programmes d'échecs, l'heuristique à mouvement nul est une technique heuristique utilisée pour améliorer la vitesse de l'algorithme d'élagage alpha-bêta.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Juegos y juguetes (Generalidades)
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