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Cloud Analysis is a deep analysis in which several engines run in parallel, which saves a
lot of time and increases the accuracy of the analysis. These engines either run on
different computers, or they all run on one powerful computer, on which they have to
share the ressources. The advantage of the Cloud Analysis is that the analysis can be
carried out without using the hardware and software ressources of the local computer.
In the Cloud Analysis the engines adopt different roles. One engine always controls the
analysis. Another engine evaluates the candidate moves from original position to make
sure that the best possible depth is reached. One or more engines evaluate the
possible replies to the candidate moves. Their search only changes when the
candidate moves change.
A practical configuration is to use two to four engines. One controls the analysis, one
evaluates the candidates, and optionally one or two reply to the strongest candidate
moves. It is also possible to use several candidate engines if the moves they suggest
are different.
If the cloud engines run on other computers the analysis continues reliably even if
individual engines stop running. This can happen if an Internet connection is
interrupted or someone else takes control of an engine. The controlling engine at least
must run on the local computer. If additional cloud engines are added they are
automatically assigned roles.
The function offers the deep analysis of a position with several engines that are
running in parallel. It can be used with both cloud engines and local engines on your
own computer. However, if local engines are used they must share ressources, which
makes them slower. Cloud engines can run on other computers that you own, or they
can be rented.
This function is only useful if more than one engine is used.
After starting the analysis you can tell the selected engines what they have to do.
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