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Subject: Re: 114289 - A example for the tension between chessplayers and comp experts

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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