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Subject: Re: Two nice games

Author: Harald Faber

Date: 07:04:36 01/28/99

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On January 28, 1999 at 09:13:00, Howard Exner wrote:

>>Try out shuffle-chess against Hiarcs e.g. and you'll see it overplays you in a
>>nice way. :-)
>
>They beat me consistently in normal chess already. I think in shuffle chess
>I would even do worse. All the familiar patterns for me would be gone.
>The computer on the other hand would just blissfully go about its
>calculating business.

It is not only calculating...

> What is the consensus on humans vs computers
>in shuffle chess? Would an IM for example have a better chance in regular
>or shuffle chess? Any data out there or opinions expressed by those who
>play shuffle chess?

For IMs and GMs it should be easier to win because programs depend a lot on
their opening books. Look what they play withoug opening book. For us patzers
strong enough but masters know what and why they play...



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