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10.1.9 Predefined settings

At the top of each evaluation settings column, it's possible to set a predefined setting.

  1. Beginner This setting uses no lookahead and add up to 0.060 noise to the evaluation. With this setting GNU Backgammon will evaluate like a beginner.
  2. Casual play This setting uses no lookahead and add up to 0.050 noise to the evaluation. With this setting GNU Backgammon will evaluate a bit better than the beginner setting but not much.
  3. Intermediate This setting uses no lookahead and add up to 0.030 noise to each evaluation. It still plays a intermediate game.
  4. Advanced This setting uses no lookahead and add up to 0.015 noise to each evaluation. This setting plays a good game.
  5. Expert This setting uses no lookahead, but does not add any noise to the evaluations. This settings play a strong game.
  6. World class This setting uses 2-ply lookahead, it uses no noise, and it uses a normal move filter. This plays a really strong game close to the best humans players in the world.
  7. Supremo This is basically the same as the World Class setting, but it uses a larger move filter.
  8. Grandmaster This setting uses 3-ply lookahead, no noises, and a normal move filter. This setting is extremely strong, but it's also very slow.