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Subject: Playing Strength

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.
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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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