Tag: Threat

I added evaluation of threats in the middlegame to MadChess 3.1 Beta. A bonus is given if a pawn or minor piece threatens to capture a more valuable piece on its next move. The evaluation code does not determine if the threatening piece is defended. That is left to the Search.GetQuietScore method to resolve. In other words, Search.GetQuietScore may determine the opponent can capture the threatening piece, eliminating the threat and rendering the evaluation bonus moot (because loss of a piece greatly outweighs the threat bonus). Evaluating threats increased the playing strength of MadChess 3.1 Beta by 7 Elo.  … Continue Reading