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Subject: Re: David Bronstein's Insight

Author: C Morris

Date: 15:35:18 02/09/00

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On February 09, 2000 at 16:51:29, Bruce Moreland wrote:

>On February 09, 2000 at 15:49:48, C Morris wrote:
>
>>Quoting from pg. 289 of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", David Bronstein says  "I
>>think computers have simply exposed man and shown that he has become conceited.
>>Grandmasters are convinced that they know how to play chess. But is this really
>>so?" Profound insight from a great world class chessplayer.
>
>Could be true, but it isn't the computer's fault, nor is it necessarily the
>programmer's.  Taken at face value, the computers can be useful tools even for
>the strongest players, can improve the play of the vast majority of players, and
>can sometimes make anyone sweat.
>
>It's also fun to watch them play against each other.
>
>bruce

I agree with you 100%.

carl



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