Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 10:33:25 05/09/00
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On May 09, 2000 at 12:29:41, Pete R. wrote: >It may well be true that players would refuse to play a dumbed-down version of a >program that has beaten them. So then we should cripple the programs >beforehand, to ensure that they never win? If the players admit now that the >computer is stronger, then there is no point in playing. But to my knowledge >humans have not yet admitted defeat against computers at long time controls, >therefore the programs should play at full strength. I understand that some may > not wish to participate in such play, but if you do you should play to beat the >program at its full strength, not ask that it be crippled for you. I just think it would be a good idea if the interested parties, players, programmers and tournament directors, sat down and agreed on the rules. This would prevent a lot of, but probably not all, unnecessary controversy. The Deep Blue match proved that communication is essential, yet the problems repeat themselves again and again. Personally I don't consider these matchups to be anything but circus acts, but a lot of people feel differently and they should be respected. That goes for the programmers as well of course, since they spend a lot of time preparing for such an event. BTW, I don't think Fritz have been crippled at all for the Dutch Championships and it's possible to defend even more severe rules. Fritz don't loose the game in the opening and it's calculation capabilities are sufficient to ensure a strong effort throughout the game. It's hardware+program against a single brain human player. There's no unfairness to complain about IMO. Sincerely, Mogens
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