Author: Frank Wolf
Date: 13:56:14 07/14/00
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Allow me to expand on my previous comments regarding chess vs programming:
1] More human-like play does not mean better play against humans. If
anything, just the opposite! The fact that J6 drew Adams in a closed position
says nothing about whether J6 or H7.32 plays more like a human master.
Human-like play is a qualitative element THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OBJECTIVE
STRENGTH! I'm talking about playing a program and getting the feeling that your
are playing a strong human player.
2] When I described non-human play as anti-positional (i.e., not caring
about pawn structure, bad bishops, etc.) I was describing the concept, not
saying that todays top programs care nothing about chess values. Look at the
games of Fritz 3 vs Fritz 6. Fritz 3 plays many more anti-positional
computer-like moves that most human masters would reject immediately.
3] I'm not saying that programmers are stupid and cannot play chess. I am
saying that if one goes to a USCF OTB tournament and talks to strong chess
players you will find that most train with H7.32 or J6 and do analysis with
F7.32.
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