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When should a program spend longer than usual on a move?

  • A.When the search has already reached its maximum depth
  • B.When the position appears clearly won or clearly lost
  • C.When the best move is unclear or the position is critical
  • D.When the opponent has spent a long time on their own move

Answer: C

If two moves have similar scores, or the score has just dropped sharply, extra thought is likely to change the choice and is worth the time. In a clearly decided position further search rarely alters anything. The opponent's timing is not informative, and reaching maximum depth is a reason to stop. Spending effort where it is most likely to change a decision, rather than uniformly, is the practical content of metareasoning.

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