Author: Arturo Ochoa
Date: 04:13:55 11/20/05
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On November 20, 2005 at 03:57:37, Sandro Necchi wrote: >Hi, > >I think several people said true things in different ways. > >I think people are overestimating and/or underestimating the openings books too >much. I am replying to a specifc message posted here. > >I mean that if an engine is stronger it will win regardless of an advantage from >the opening unless the advantage is a winning one. Obviously. > >Opening books are not decisive unless they give losing variations (getting out >of book in a lost position) or winning position (getting out of book in a won >position. Obviously. > >Of course an opening book can help to win a tournament, but the main job is >always made by the engine. I agree. I have not said anything different. > >So, to claim a superior opening preparation is a little to exaggerated by me. I >think more realistically it is better to talk about good preparation and some >luck! When I refer to a superior preparation, I am refering to the fact that engine + the used book did not show an evident weakness. I have not said that the book is more important than the engine. Obviously, a "good" book is useless for a weak engine. > >This is a general statement and is not referred to any particular program and or >tournament. > >Sandro
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