Author: Phil Dixon
Date: 04:19:25 07/28/99
A recent issue of the Colorado Chess Informant covering the 1998 U.S. Championship, featured mini-interviews with several of the players. GM Joel Benjamin was asked about the relative strength of 1700-, 2200- and 2700-players. Joel said that a 1700 would probably have slightly better chances against a 2200 than a 2200 vs. a 2700. He reasoned that 2200s are erratic, i.e., their playing strength is more likely to fluctuate than that of GMs. Joel was also asked how he would do against WCC Champion Garry Kasparov. Benjamin responded that if he could get an opening edge against a GM of his own strength, he'd most likely win. However, in the same scenario, Kasparov would most likely draw or even beat him. For Joel to have a decent shot, Kasparov would have to give him the White pieces, and draw odds. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The above piece is from Inside Chess Online. A fine magazine, IMO. But I would be interested in others comments about this article. Does the average GM need White AND draw odds to have a chance against K? Does a 1700 have a BETTER chance against a 2200 than a GM against K? It seems like the answer is yes, IMO. He does have to play aggressively and constantly strive for the initiative. Can a 1700 win a 10 game match against a 2200 player?
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