While I am at it I can sadly report that Mediocre just missed the promotion to division 4 in WBEC Ridderkerk. A very poor performance in the final unfortunately.
From now on I am going to use the [Tournament] tag for posts about various tournaments Mediocre participate in. Lately that is just about the only thing I have been posting so it deserves its own tag. :)
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Mar 18, 2008
[Other] Latest executable on own server
Uploaded Jim Ablett's latest executable of Mediocre to my server on varten.org so now the link should not break for a while. :)
[Other] Link fixed again
Jim keeps changing his download link for the executables of Mediocre. :) I fixed the link yet again so it should work.
I will shortly take the time to download his executables to my webspace so they stay updated.
As for updates of Mediocre they will probably be some time off still. I recently started on a new job while still studying full time so not much time for any fun. :)
I will shortly take the time to download his executables to my webspace so they stay updated.
As for updates of Mediocre they will probably be some time off still. I recently started on a new job while still studying full time so not much time for any fun. :)
Jan 26, 2008
[Other] Sob and whine
I simply could not get Mediocre to work on Ubuntu through either Xboard or Winboard (using Wine). I had some trouble with it yesterday but thought I could fix it quickly today, I couldn't. :)
Well I will be more prepared before the next tournament. Sorry to CCT for the inconvenience.
Well I will be more prepared before the next tournament. Sorry to CCT for the inconvenience.
[Other] Trouble with links
So one hour to CCT10 starts and I'm struggling to get Xboard and Mediocre to run on my new Ubuntu system. I guess Winboard through Wine will do it. :)
But I noticed Jim Ablett has moved his downloads (which I link directly to) so the executable downloads of Mediocre currently does not work, I will fix this as soon as I can.
But I noticed Jim Ablett has moved his downloads (which I link directly to) so the executable downloads of Mediocre currently does not work, I will fix this as soon as I can.
Dec 31, 2007
[Other] Mediocre in CCT 10
I have entered Mediocre in the CCT 10 tournament which starts January 26.
"Hopefully" I will have had some time to work on Mediocre until then. Ponder, some endgame knowledge and a recap of the evaluation is on top of the list.
"Hopefully" I will have had some time to work on Mediocre until then. Ponder, some endgame knowledge and a recap of the evaluation is on top of the list.
Dec 25, 2007
[Other] Chesswar XI Over
Mediocre held its position somewhere in the low middle of the crosstable during the whole tournament. The final score of 32/71 gave 43rd place. I had hoped for a 50% score but this result is quite decent considering the competition. The notable games were the wins against Baron and Alfil and draw against Hamsters.
It was an exciting and interesting tournament, thanks Olivier.
It was an exciting and interesting tournament, thanks Olivier.
Dec 3, 2007
[Other] All is well in WBEC
Mediocre has qualified for the next phase in WBEC Ridderkerk with a score of 19/22, there are still 3 more rounds to go but Mediocre will be in the top 6.
Qualifying for division 4 will be harder though, with engines like Neurosis, BBChess, Alf, Brutus and Lime all of which Mediocre very well could lose against. But as I said before with a bit of luck it should be possible.
Qualifying for division 4 will be harder though, with engines like Neurosis, BBChess, Alf, Brutus and Lime all of which Mediocre very well could lose against. But as I said before with a bit of luck it should be possible.
Nov 16, 2007
[Other] OpenWar 3rd edition and WBEC Ridderkerk
It has been a while and I still have not had the time to work on Mediocre. Quite sad really, but I am following the tournaments Mediocre is participating in.
As you might have noticed WBEC Ridderkerk edition 15 has started and a couple of days ago the B group in division 5 where Mediocre plays started. Two rounds have been played so far and Mediocre has won both against Atak 5.03 and Rogue 1.1. I am hoping the for the top 6, and maybe later, with a bit of luck, a promotion to division 4.
OpenWar 3rd edition is still playing and is currently at round 41 of 71. Mediocre has a mediocre (!) 16/41 points. But the win against Baron 2.22 almost makes up for the poor results. :) Here it is:
Looked dangerous for a bit, but Baron found no way through to the white king.
Well that is it for now, hopefully I will get around to a new version of Mediocre shortly, I will keep you posted.
As you might have noticed WBEC Ridderkerk edition 15 has started and a couple of days ago the B group in division 5 where Mediocre plays started. Two rounds have been played so far and Mediocre has won both against Atak 5.03 and Rogue 1.1. I am hoping the for the top 6, and maybe later, with a bit of luck, a promotion to division 4.
OpenWar 3rd edition is still playing and is currently at round 41 of 71. Mediocre has a mediocre (!) 16/41 points. But the win against Baron 2.22 almost makes up for the poor results. :) Here it is:
Looked dangerous for a bit, but Baron found no way through to the white king.
Well that is it for now, hopefully I will get around to a new version of Mediocre shortly, I will keep you posted.
Oct 2, 2007
[Other] Poor/decent performance
Mediocre had 3.5 points after 7 rounds in ChessWar XI but after 3 straight losses and only a win in the last game Mediocre finished at 50th place in the in the D division. I had hoped for slightly more but I guess this is about what was to be expected.
OpenWar 3rd edition (also held by Olivier Deville) has started and after 8 rounds Mediocre has a decent 4.5 points considering it has already played Erendal and Frenzee against which it should not really have a chance. The mix of engines here is quite large, ranging from pretty poor to very good so there are some quite interesting matchups. Somewhere in the middle is what I am hoping for here.
OpenWar 3rd edition (also held by Olivier Deville) has started and after 8 rounds Mediocre has a decent 4.5 points considering it has already played Erendal and Frenzee against which it should not really have a chance. The mix of engines here is quite large, ranging from pretty poor to very good so there are some quite interesting matchups. Somewhere in the middle is what I am hoping for here.
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