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Subject: Re: Yahoo chess players and CCC Posters

Author: Torstein Hall

Date: 15:23:14 04/06/02

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On April 06, 2002 at 17:16:59, Roy Eassa wrote:

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>Am I unique here?  I played for 1 month on ICC, several weeks on Playchess, and
>a few times on Yahoo, and NEVER ONCE did I sense that my opponent was using a
>computer.  In every game (over 100 total) both sides -- especially my side! --
>made several obviously human errors and often outright blunders.
>
>I repeatedly read posts about cheating.  I haven't played online in a few
>months.  Has it gotten much worse recently, was I just lucky, or is the cheating
>overstated?

I think you are right! At least at ICC and CB's Playchess server.

Torstein

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>On April 06, 2002 at 15:02:30, john rice wrote:
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>>kburcham,
>>Thank's for the reply. I myself play in the advanced Yahoo chess server. I agree
>>there is alot of very strong hardware and top programs playing at Yahoo. You do
>>have to tolerate a few obnoxious players, but overall I enjoy it.
>>(As I predicted, CCC Posters are avoiding this topic like the plague)
>>On April 06, 2002 at 13:37:35, K. Burcham wrote:
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>>>On April 06, 2002 at 13:15:49, john rice wrote:
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>>>>Hi,
>>>>What percentage of CCC posters do you think use their programs (against other
>>>>program players) while playing in Yahoo's chess lounges. Do you think it's a
>>>>complete waste of time or can something positive be gained in doing so? My guess
>>>>is quite a few posters here do it but would never admit it.
>>>>Jr
>>>
>>>I will admit it. strong hardware and top programs at yahoo server. all manual
>>>moves at yahoo server. fastest manual programs---bullet, lightning and blitz
>>>players in the world at yahoo server.there is no comparison between yahoo and
>>>ICC.
>>>ICC has very much class and draws worlds top players. many GM at ICC throughout
>>>the day. no GM at yahoo anytime.
>>>yahoo is one very rough place to play chess--no moderation--anything goes.
>>>kburcham



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