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Subject: Re: Yes, I do!

Author: Jorge Pichard

Date: 18:26:37 02/26/01

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On February 26, 2001 at 18:38:28, Stephen Ham wrote:

>Dear Garry,
>
>I just completed 2 correspondence chess games versus Nimzo 7.32, while my match
>with Fritz 6a continues. These games can be followed at:
>
> http://www.correspondencechess.com/campbell/
>
>where you will find detailed notes. Click on the "All 4 Current Positions"
>access and then click on each diagram to view the commentary.
>
>Long story short, Nimzo 7.32 defeated me (a 2500+ rated ICCF player) in a
>tactical melee in one game. I was impressed with Nimzo's tactical ability (it
>seemed superior than Fritz 6a tactically), but was not so impressive in static
>positions (Fritz 6a seems much superior in these positions). Regardless, my
>perception was that Nimzo 7.32 is extremely aggressive. This is also its
>weakness...when it doesn't know what to do, it attacks. I did notice too that
>Nimzo 7.32 had no ability to reliably evaluate positions, but Fritz 6a isn't
>much better in that regard.
>
>So, if Nimzo 8 is truly an improvement, then it must indeed be a vicious
>attacking beast.
>
>All the best,
>
>Stephen Ham

Mr Stephen can you play 3 closed position games at 40-120 against Nimzo 8 such
as: the stone wall defense and the english opening with white and do us all a
favor by providing your professional analysis and personal judgement of Nimzo8 ?

Pichard




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