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Subject: Re: Shredder and Rodney Dangerfield - what do they have in common?

Author: Ingo Althofer

Date: 05:43:26 11/02/97

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On November 02, 1997 at 08:31:26, Peter Kasinski wrote:
>You got it - they get no respect.
>
>Two years ago I never heard of Shredder. Its surprise win last year was
>explained away by many computer-chess authorities. Now I read that
>Stefan's preparation for the blitz tournament may have attributed to 20%
>of Shredder points...
>
>The fact remains that Shredder's third (it seems) place in the main
>event and second in blitz are very respectable showings.

My comments on Shredder's Blitz performance were not meant negatively.
Instead, I wanted to praise Stefan's professional operating skills.

I know very well how strong his brainchild is, and indeed place 3 in
the main tournament is a fantastic result. Congratulations !

Concerning the Blitz tournament, let me give Crafty as an example in
the other direction. I don't know by whom it was operated, but be
sure: With Bob Hyatt at the keyboard it would have made 40 percent
more points ( at least ! ).  :)

Ingo Althoefer.

PS: By the way, who is Rodney Donglefield ?



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