: Be aware that Rybka can show either Absolute scores (+ is always white's favor) or Relative scores (+ is the side to move's favor) depending on your GUI settings.
: For a standard quick check, a depth of 5 (2.5 full moves) is the default, but for high-quality features, you should aim for 18–20+ plies to find deep tactical or positional breakthroughs. Rybka 5
: This is often considered Rybka's standout feature for "producing" a deep evaluation of a position. Instead of a standard search, the engine plays thousands of fast games against itself from your current position. It then presents a percentage-based score (e.g., White wins 55% of the time), which can reveal long-term strategic truths that standard "depth-first" searches might miss. : Be aware that Rybka can show either
What is your ? (This affects how you should configure Deep Rybka's threads.) Rybka 3 Aquarium Overview Instead of a standard search, the engine plays