Author: James T. Walker
Date: 18:07:02 12/15/00
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On December 15, 2000 at 20:28:34, Garry Evans wrote: >I don't know if I am the only one who feels this way, but I think it is very >boring to play CM8000, I would much rather watch it play against other >computers. Against me there is no spectacular tactics, or brilliant sacrifices, >only snatching a pawn here and there. This is not to say that I ever beat the >things i have a +0 -200 =2 against the predator. I much perfer the play of >fritz, rebel, or Shredder, however when it comes to watching a program play >other computers my favorite is Chessmaster without doubt. Can someone explain >why chessmaster only does what's neccessary to beat me, but when it plays other >computers it suddenly becomes paul morphy and tal combined? Hello Garry, I haven't seen any of your games but it may have to do with the style you use. If you are afraid of the tactical monster and trade pieces to keep the position simple/undercontrol as much as possible you may take away the tactical chances to a great degree. I know that playing Fritz in it's "Sparring" mode is like that in that if you try to keep the positions simple you don't give Fritz a chance to set up some tactical shots for you to find and the game is dull. Jim
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