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Subject: Re: Hydra wins game 3 in spectacular fashion

Author: Drexel,Michael

Date: 16:25:19 06/23/05

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On June 23, 2005 at 18:01:15, Peter Berger wrote:

>On June 23, 2005 at 16:21:11, Drexel,Michael wrote:
>
>>Unfortunately Computers handle the closed Ruy Lopez with white very strong as
>>numerous examples have shown.
>>The best strategies and plans for white are often easy to find for the machines.
>>They are not subtle enough.
>>There are also pawn pushes available to open the position or to strengthen the
>>position.
>>
>>A strong machine plays this opening almost perfectly.
>
>I disagree , but this one has already been answered by Mr Smith with data.

AFAIK Mr Smiths data does not adress the closed Ruy Lopez.
It is also a bit outdated.

>>
>>So I don´t agree.
>>The Berlin Defence is a much more reasonable choice.
>>
>
>Here I agree, although it has drawbacks of its own. But yes, given that the
>structures when white avoid it belong to the group of openings Michael Adams
>often plays into himself with the white pieces, I think it might have been a
>good idea.
>
>I think that Adams probably planned to play for a win.

IMHO he shouldn´t even think about a win with the black pieces before the game.

Michael

>
>It will be interesting to see what he chooses with his last black: the Marshall
>is an interesting alternative IMHO


>
>Peter



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