Author: James T. Walker
Date: 19:33:04 04/22/99
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On April 22, 1999 at 13:15:58, Chris Carson wrote: >I understand that most GM events ban program/computer >participation. I wonder why. My opinion is that that >the program/computer should be allowed to compete, >perhaps only people get the prize money, but it would >be interesting to see how the computer faired in GM >events (programs compete, but not included in ranking >for prize money). > >There will be a day when programs are like cars and >a person competing against a computer (car) would not >be interesting, but today it is still close (at least >at the top) and interesting. I think more interest and >sponsors would be involved if programs could compete >in a GM event. This would also allow the GM's to get >paid (normal tournament prizes) for competing. > >This use to be common back in the 80's, but now that >the programs are strong, the programs can no longer >compete. Why? > >Opinions? > >Any ideas on how to change this? > >Best Regards, >Chris Carson Hello Chris, I think the reason is because many Masters/GM's don't feel confident playing the latest/greatest programs on fast hardware. Even though the programs are not eligible for prize money they do affect the outcome of the event and therefore who will get the money. So If you want IM's/GM's in your tournament you better keep the computers away. Jim Walker
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