Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 06:20:39 06/05/98
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On June 05, 1998 at 05:19:14, Steven Juchnowski wrote: >Why isn't there a playoff between the World Computer Chess Champion and >World Microcomputer Chess Champion to determine the ultimate Champ? > >The idea of having more than one champ, particularly when the playing >strength of mainframes versus micro may not be significant. > >If Deeper Blue is not reassembled then I suspect the micro will be able >to hold its own against its mainframe rival. Fritz 3.10 proved this >point in >1995. > >The only criteria is that each program plays on the platform used in >their respective world championship tournaments. > >Any comments please > >Regards there is a playoff... and it happens at the WCCC which is an *open* event. the WMCCC is restricted to uniprocessor microcomputer systems that can be brought to the site. At the WCCC, anything goes, from a PC to a Cray. And everyone is invited. Generally, the WCCC is a much stronger event because of this, although the last one was won by Fritz on a PC. But the mainframe machines still can't be touched on speed...
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