Enter Your Reply The Comment You're Replying To Larry Smith wrote on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 05:23 PM EDT:Very interesting comments about chess(or simply boardgame) programs. Creating characteristic plays which could translate into any ruleset will definitely be challanging. Take for instance the use of 'pawn' structure. What parameters might be considered within a characteristic play? Also there might be the consideration of territories and patterns of pieces as characteristic play. Edit Form You may not post a new comment, because ItemID MatsNewPieces does not match any item.