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Subject: Re: Correspondence Match

Author: Steve Coladonato

Date: 06:34:43 05/03/00

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On May 03, 2000 at 03:38:53, Dann Corbit wrote:

>On May 03, 2000 at 03:29:48, Jouni Uski wrote:
>
>>On May 02, 2000 at 13:03:47, Steve Coladonato wrote:
>>
>>>There is a correspondence match going on between Steve Ham and both Fritz 6(a)
>>>and Nimzo 7.32.  The games are documented at the following site:
>>>
>>>http://correspondencechess.com/campbell/index.htm
>>>
>>>They appear to be quite interesting and the analysis by Mr. Ham is very
>>>extensive.  It's interesting that even after 19-21 hrs of evaluation, the
>>>computers are only getting to 15-16 ply.  Also, it looks like Mr. Ham has the
>>>upper hand in the games.
>>>
>>>Regards.
>>>
>>>Steve
>>
>>I am not so sure if Ham has upper hand. And note, that most moves were played in
>>3-best move mode!
>
>Opinion: Mr. Ham will definitely win all of the games.
>He has survived the complicated part of the game where computers are strongest
>and we are now moving into the phase where computers are weakest of all -- early
>endgame.
>
>I am predicting a 4-0 sweep, even winning both as black!

Based on the analysis that Mr. Ham gives, I would agree with you Dann.  It looks
like Fritz and Nimzo have an uphill battle.

Steve



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