Gull 3 is Fabiano Caruana’s impersonation at the seventh season of the strongest computer competitionTCEC. The engine is leading with 7,5 points out of 9 rounds, just like Caruana during the strongest closed tournament ever Sinquefield Cup 2014.
Gull scored another victory in the ninth round outplaying Hannibal 1.5×5 with White pieces.
Critter 1.6a and Chiron 2 are the nearest followers on 6,5 points, while the reigning TCEC Grand champion Stockfish is on fourth position with 6 points.
Right now Stockfish is playing the KIA, Yugoslav Variation of the Reti System with Black pieces against Toga. Follow the game LIVE at the official website and join the chat for a chance to speak to the engine creators themselves – look for the VIP or Engine status in the chat.
More on TCEC: Official website / Participants / Reports after Round 1 , Round 3 , Round 5, Round 7, Round 8
Current standings:
1 Gull 3 3033 7.5/9
2 Critter 1.6a 3030 6.5/9
3 Chiron 2 2955 6.5/9
4 Stockfish 160914 3168 6.0/9
5 Protector 1.7 2914 5.5/9
6 Hannibal 1.5×5 2924 5.5/9
7 Cheng4 0.36c+ 2779 4.5/9
8 Spike 1.4 2876 4.5/9
9 Gaviota 1 2691 4.0/9
10 Tornado 5 2778 3.5/10
11 Octochess 5374 2497 3.5/9
12 Arasan 17.3 2525 3.0/10
13 Toga II 010214 2699 2.0/9
14 Alfil 14.1 2447 1.5/9