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Subject: Re: Human-computer news

Author: Enrique Irazoqui

Date: 09:07:06 05/10/00

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On May 10, 2000 at 12:01:02, Ralf Elvsén wrote:

>On May 10, 2000 at 11:30:53, Enrique Irazoqui wrote:
>
>>Next July, Junior will play at Dortmund, one of the strongest tournaments of the
>>year. Kramnik, Anand and other first rate GMs will be there too. More
>>information at http://www.chessbase.com/News/newsframe.htm
>>
>>Together with Ed's games and the Israeli league, we can finally get a more
>>precise idea of the strength of chess programs. I miss another kind of event
>>where programs would have to face weaker opposition, say an average of 2200
>>players. Playing only high rated players can give an inflated estimate.
>>
>>Enrique
>
>Are you sure it will be standard time control? Wasn't it 25 min last year,
>or am I thinking of Frankfurt? Sorry for asking, couldn't find the
>info immediately.

I think that Frankfurt was rapid chess and Dortmund standard 40 in 2. Last year
they played one round a day at Dortmund, so it must have been 40 in 2. I guess
this year it will be the same.

Enrique

>Ralf



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