Strength of computer when hitting "Play Against Computer" after solving a puzzle. • page 1/1 • General Chess Discussion • lichess.org

I often use the "Play position against computer" button after solving a puzzle to see if I can hang on to whatever advantage the puzzle ends at. While this is one of the most helpful functions here, I don't know how to turn up the engine strength so it doesn't play huge errors. Most times, it plays quite well, but occasionally I'll see it play a move that's tantamount to resignation without resignation. Things like just leaving a piece En-pris in one ply during an endgame when clearly there's still a long drawn out endgame ahead.

Is there any way to make the computer play as accurately as possible?

I often use the "Play position against computer" button after solving a puzzle to see if I can hang on to whatever advantage the puzzle ends at. While this is one of the most helpful functions here, I don't know how to turn up the engine strength so it doesn't play huge errors. Most times, it plays quite well, but occasionally I'll see it play a move that's tantamount to resignation without resignation. Things like just leaving a piece En-pris in one ply during an endgame when clearly there's still a long drawn out endgame ahead. Is there any way to make the computer play as accurately as possible?

JamariTheGreat

#2

It's always on max strength when you play with computer. If you see it play dumb moves, dumb moves is all it can play.

V1g1yy

#3

Ok, thanks. I just figured engines usually consider the best move to be whatever will prolong a game to it's longest possible conclusion. In these cases I'm talking about, I've seen it just leave a piece for free with mate instead of moving it where it could defend. Truth is, this might be programmed in to eliminate foolish moves to prolong the inevitable. I appreciate your clarifying.