Chess AI Astra beats Wally with 6 extra minutes; author estimates it's now well above 1800 ELO
MikePFrank · x · 2026-09-08
The author observed Astra (Ultra) finish off its opponent Wally needing only 6 extra minutes, and concludes that with its new game engine and deliberation strategy, plus adequately generous time controls, Astra is now clearly rated above 1800 ELO.
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