Author: Dann Corbit
Date: 19:55:31 06/16/00
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On June 16, 2000 at 22:49:05, Steve wrote: >Speaking as a rank amateur -- about as far from a GM as you can get -- I see >reasons other than fear or pride why GMs might not want to play computers. >Humans are much more interesting opponents -- better planners, more imaginative. > It is true that that the computers often win, thanks to their ability to >calculate tactics, but if you love the artistry of the game (as I presume GMs >do) I can see why you would rather play against an inspired human, who also >makes some mistakes, rather than some plodding beast that creates nothing >beautiful and simply grinds down its opponents by avoiding mistakes. GM's sometimes play plodding, grinding, boring draws. Computers sometimes make startling, beautiful, dazzling moves.
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