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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