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Subject: Re: Round 2 Predictions

Author: Dave Gomboc

Date: 20:39:32 06/14/99

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On June 14, 1999 at 19:38:21, James Swafford wrote:

>On June 14, 1999 at 18:19:37, Will Singleton wrote:
>
>>
>>Just to stick my neck out, I thought I'd make some predictions for Round 2.  The
>>first round showed a couple surprises, but I guess that's no surprise.  SOS and
>>LambChop had upset wins, and I had expected Mini to beat Now.
>>
>>So, relying on the pairings posted by Jose, here's round 2:
>>
>> 1. Fritz-Shredder 1/2-1/2
>> 2. DarkThought-Junior 0-1
>> 3. Rebel-LambChop 1-0 (though I expect a good fight!)
>> 4. MChess-Hiarcs 0-1 (I'm a patriot, but...)
>> 5. SOS-CilkChess 0-1
>> 6. Ferret-GromitChess 1-0 (sorry, Frank, but let's be real)
>> 7. Nimzo-Mini 1-0
>> 8. Now-Zugzwang 0-1
>> 9. IsiChess-Ikarus 0-1
>>10. ChessTiger-VCX 1-0 (a bold prediction :))
>>11. P.Conners-Diep 1-0 (i hope i'm wrong, vincent)
>>12. RuyLopez-Francesca 1/2-1/2
>>13. Patzer-Centaur 1-0
>>14. Eugen-XXXX2 1/2-1/2
>>15. Neurologic-Arthur 0-1 (so I'm controversial)
>>
>>Comments?
>>
>
>You KNOW there will be comments!!! :-)
>
>For the record, I'll make the follow modifications:
>
> 2. DarkThought - Junior (½-½)
>11. P.Conners - Diep (0-1)
>
>I have not heard of "Now," "VCX," or "Ikarus."
>Where can I get some info on these programs?
>
>Another very bold prediction, if I may:
>If Jon Dart continues to develop Arasan, and continues
>to make solid steady progress (as he has done for several
>years), Arasan will attend WCCC within 5 or 6 years.
>
>--
>James
>
>
>
>>Will

VCX = Virtual Chess X...

Dave




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