Hi,

Please tell me how to bring up H2 Expanded's best move index per position in Aquarium, where Houdini Opening book recently installed.

Sincerely,

T. Lynch

Hi,

Recently installed the book in Arena but appear to have access only to its engine. Want to place opening positions into Houdini Opening book for its list of move choices and 'IA's.' (pawn unit index values.) If this can be done in Arena can step-by-step instructions be provided? If it is only ...

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