Author: Walter Koroljow
Date: 21:55:18 04/22/00
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On April 22, 2000 at 12:43:50, Mogens Larsen wrote: >On April 20, 2000 at 10:14:43, Walter Koroljow wrote: > > >>In this view, Fritz would be like the barriers and puddles in a steeplechase >>race. It would not be a competitor. Perhaps if this is how Fritz was >>presented, there would be less protest. > >Why not just see who is the fastest runner. That would be equally ludicrous. > The steeplechase is a popular event and has been contested in the Olympics for years. Maybe people want to know who can run the fastest while having to jump barriers and run through puddles! Maybe chess fans would like to know which player will win if everyone has to play a computer. I do agree that including a computer in a tournament just as a tie-breaking device among people seems somewhat silly. Cheers, Walter >Best wishes... >Mogens
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