Author: martin fierz
Date: 00:13:41 09/15/04
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On September 14, 2004 at 10:30:07, Robert Hyatt wrote: >I didn't say "never". I said "in important games". That is pretty true. I >have asked this very question to three different GM players, all said that they >have specific favorite openings for important games/matches. i will ask my GM acquaintances.... >And all said they >do _not_ play every opening system, of course not *every* - that should be obvious. but most of them have a couple of different systems they play regularly, and the number of things they play usually gets broader towards the top - which is an indication that the very best players just might be the very best just because they can play all positions. >supply and demand. How many FM/IM players are there vs how many club players? >It is the market that drives this. Chessmaster is the best example. the market drives chessmaster. but does the market drive you/crafty? you have the luxury of not having to give in to the whims of the masses as you are independent of the commercial success of crafty (as there is no commercial intent). cheers martin
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