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Subject: Re: what is a perfect game?

Author: Dave Gomboc

Date: 10:25:54 06/10/99

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On June 10, 1999 at 11:33:37, KarinsDad wrote:

>On June 09, 1999 at 21:09:09, Dave Gomboc wrote:
>
>[snip]
>>
>>If minimum, then here's a perfect game:
>>
>>1. Nf3 Nf6 2. Ng1 Ng8 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Ng1 Ng8 5. Nf3 and black claims a draw by
>>repetition, intending to play Nf6.
>>
>>Dave
>
>I disagree (what's new?).
>
>This is an imperfect game.
>
>1. Nf3 Nf6 2. Ng1?? d5!!
>
>and black has gained two tempi on white and should win the game instead of
>drawing it given more perfect play by black (I am not saying that d5 is best
>here, it is just one example of a good move).

It should have been clear that I thought White could draw down in the position
after your given second move.  In any case, that is what I think.

>Just because a draw can be gained with imperfect play does not mean that a
>position is a drawn position (such as the opening position). You cannot assume
>that the opponent will play bad moves just in order to attempt to draw.
>
>KarinsDad :)

Dave



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