Author: David Blackman
Date: 21:33:24 03/15/00
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On March 15, 2000 at 11:54:22, Willis Gooch wrote: >Ten years ago or more, I read(in CCR among other sources) that a doubling in >processor speed brought a strength gain of approx. 80 FIDE rating points, but >that the gain brought by doubling speed began to decrease as speed/strength >increased. > >Has this conjecture withstood scrutiny? What are the specifics of the speed vs >strength relationship using the commercial hardware and software available >today? > >Willis The estimate seems to have dropped to about 65 points. There is still uncertainty about the correct figure, and even some serious claims that the whole idea makes no sense. The apparent advantage of faster hardware when playing computer vs computer is usually larger than when playing computer vs human.
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