Author: Jeroen van Dorp
Date: 07:15:23 12/08/00
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The strenght from a GM of course comes from his superb handling of nearly all positions. Yet we know all GM's have their weaknesses. It originates from their playing style (look at Morozevich at the WC) or their opening repertoire (look at Kasparov against Kramnik). Although computer chess programs are closing in on GM's I don't see them leave the same problems behind as GM's with their weaknesses and strenghts. I rather see a different development going on: highly adaptable chess engines which do not strive for being the overall best or the strongest, but the most flexible. For regular users like me that is fun, as I can tweak the engine to play a style I like. For strong chess players it's a better way to prepare for their opponents. Chess is not only brute calculations, but psychological warfare against your opponent. We all love chess computer personalities that surprise us with risky moves or daring "plans". Your own Alekhine personality for Rebel is a striking example of that. I wholeheartedly support that development. Nowadays a lot of these personality are "not strong enough" but the day will come you can use a gambit computer program for preparation against your most avid opponent over the board. Mark my words. :) Jeroen ;-}
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