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Subject: What Can Ed Do To Boost Rebel Quickly?

Author: Graham Laight

Date: 01:59:48 01/04/01


I am of the opinion that, if things continue the way they are, John van der Weil
will win the match. He's learning about the machine - the machine is learning
nothing. He's not likely to get over tired with a big break before next week's
games either.

I therefore think we should do all we can to help Ed. I think we should start by
making a list of suggestions which will help him in this match:

* adjust the clocks so that Rebel will think longer on the earlier moves, but
not so long on the later moves. Rebel doesn't seem to have a problem in the
endgame phase

* significantly alter the style of play from game to game. JVDW must not be
allowed to get too good a feel for what his opponent is going to do. This tactic
certainly helped DB in 1997 - it varied its style much more than it did in 1996

That's all I can think of for now - any more suggestions?

-g



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