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Subject: Re: I will probably not watch the match Fritz-kramnik unless

Author: Ralf Elvsén

Date: 07:31:20 05/02/01

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On May 02, 2001 at 09:45:57, Christopher R. Dorr wrote:

>Uri, I think there are very few people who feel like you do. I strongly doubt
>that this will affect the number of people viewing the match. I simply cannot
>see all the people on ICC saying "I was going to watch this great match between
>the World Champion and this hugely powerful computer, but Kramnik's going to see
>the program ahead of time. Why bother watching. I think I'll go play some
>backgammon instead."
>
>There may be a few who object to this as strenuously as you do, but I think that
>number is very few. I don't think the sponsors have any incentive at all to
>change that component of the match rules.
>
>Chris

I object to this as strenuously Uri does but I will watch anyway.
But I think it is an unfair request from Kramnik. It gives an insight
into the "thoughts" of the opponent unparalleled in human vs human
games. It can be circumvented by trickery of course, but one should
always play with open cards when it comes to the rules.

Ralf



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