Why is UCI_Elo's min 1350? #4434
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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_rating_system#Elo_rating_system, there are Elo ranges below 1350. Why does Stockfish have a lower bound on Same question here: niklasf/python-chess#746 |
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https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/chess-is-random-for-most-people The Elo of a computer program that plays random moves is 1200, so 1350 is expected. |
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I don't think there's really a reason per se. It's just the elo value that is achieved by setting the Skill Level to 0, which is the lowest currently supported by Stockfish. Other Stockfish-based engines, such as Fairy-Stockfish, have modified this value to achieve lower playing strengths. |
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You can simulate lower skill levels by decreasing threads, hash, and time. |
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I don't think there's really a reason per se. It's just the elo value that is achieved by setting the Skill Level to 0, which is the lowest currently supported by Stockfish. Other Stockfish-based engines, such as Fairy-Stockfish, have modified this value to achieve lower playing strengths.