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Subject: Re: I think Van Wely will be properly motivated against Century4.

Author: Vincent Diepeveen

Date: 07:58:29 01/23/02

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On January 22, 2002 at 18:56:49, Dan Andersson wrote:

>He's currently at -6 after nine rounds in the Corus tounament.I think he would
>want to show exactly how good he is. Thoughts?
>
>MvH Dan Andersson

Loek is a very unstable person. In Corus he is faced with strong
opponents and loads of distraction.

I remember a game i played vs loek and half the game he was not there,
playing cards at the bar.

Loek doesn't understand a thing from computerprograms for sure,
except that they play less in closed positions.

Considering his level (around 2700) and technique that is sufficient
to even beat rebel while being distracted, objectively seen.

Programs are incredible weak if you know how to play them. Loek might
underestimate his own tactical skills. I've seen tactical perfect games
from Loek. I have faced his great technical skills in own person. Any
'equal' rook ending will be won by Loek.

If loek plays as in his normal games, but a bit more closed setup *initially*,
then he'll destroy any program, including rebel.

Rebel hardly has mobility, so that's suicide against a tactical
perfect player like Loek.


Best Regards,
Vincent



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