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Subject: Re: Kramnik interview

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 08:53:34 04/30/01

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On April 30, 2001 at 10:01:09, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>I personally think my estimate is still pretty close.

Yes, I think you're estimate is quite good and still valid.

>Computers have two
>serious problems:
>
>1.  opening books.  They depend on a human to "play the game" of choosing good
>and bad openings.  This leaves them highly vulnerable to opening preparation and
>traps.  Particularly when you practice against one copy and then play another
>copy which doesn't have the 'learning' from the practice games.
>
>2.  blocked positions and slow build-ups in kingside attacks.  Hardly anyone
>has made progress in fighting either of these problems.  And they _still_ offer
>good chances for a GM that is willing to employ them.

Not to mention a strong IM with computer chess experience. I'm not convinced
that any computer program is capable of beating a 2400-2500 ELO rated IM to a
pulp in a match of reasonable length.

Vincent has a good chance of making money on a match against Rebel IMHO.

Mogens.



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