Author: Chessfun
Date: 17:02:03 04/17/01
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On April 17, 2001 at 16:59:20, Bertil Eklund wrote: > >First of all these are the CONDITIONS for the match vs Kramnik. >Use of a SMP-macine with 8cpus. POINT > >I was asked to recommend the STRONGEST programs for a qualifying tournament. >The qualifyer should be used to pick the BEST program and not the "luckiest". >Therefore it should be played in longer matches. Again and I repeat in order to >minimize the randomness it shouldn't be played in a short tournament in a few >rounds. > >The above means that only a few programs can take part in the challenge. >What is the strongest programs of today? In my opinion, if I pick the 5-6 best >programs (one cpu), it can only be the following Deep-Fritz, Deep-Shredder, >Deep-Junior, Fritz6 and Tiger/Gambit. > >Then I checked the CONDITIONS again, and what is left only the Deeps of Fritz, >Shredder and Junior. Fritz6 was a bit old anyway, so I skipped it but I really >was sorry that (after that I had seen that mr Theron wasn't planning any >SMP-version in the near future) I couldn't recommend the program(s) that may be >the strongest of all in a single-cpu event. > >No there wasn't any ifs included in the stated CONDITIONS. >No Swiss-tournament in a few rounds against a bunch of GMs. > >IF noone else hasn't noticed it yet, nowadays the most used word in this Forum >is IF. > >I have almost seen as many suggestions as there are members in this fora. >Almost anyone seems to be absolutely sure what to do and how to do. > >I only want to remind again that this is a commercial event. Meaning that there >is a time-schedule. There are rules to be followed and contracts to be signed. >I also find it quite logical that the organizer of the event want the strongest >possible program to play against Kramnik. The cost of the event is a seven >digit-number in USD. > >At last before everyone starts the shouting and shouting: > >I accepted the offer as a consultant, "chess-computer expert" for what it is >worth, because I really liked the idea of a match between the best program on a >8cpu-machine. > >I haven't received a single cent for this, no the entry-fee wasn't supposed for >mr Irazoqui or my pockets (mr Czub as usual). I was offered a trip to the event >but if it can make someone happier I stay at home and prepare the computer for >the next SSDF hardware-level. Hopefully mr Theron can have some kind of revenge >if Tiger(s) tops the next list on the new hardware. > >Bertil Once again Bertil thanks for keeping us informed. Only question's that comes to mind is will the qualifying tournament/match whatever be played on an 8 cpu machine or on Enriques dual machine?. And when are these matches scheduled to start?. I think you should go to the event especially as there will be media coverage. It will be much better for computer chess. Again thanks, really exciting news. Sarah.
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