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Subject: Re: What seems to be forgotten in the Fritz - Kramnik match

Author: Mike S.

Date: 12:00:15 06/06/01

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On June 06, 2001 at 14:05:14, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On June 06, 2001 at 12:47:56, Mike S. wrote:
>>(...)
>>It wasn't only about the strength level, but also about the "mentality" of chess
>>programs. I think, a strong micro was the best approximation available.

>I don't agree.  He made game decisions based on how a program (Fritz) would
>play.  Based on what Fritz could see tactically.  That is about like taking
>your favorite naval ship and challenging a brand new ship that has never been
>seen before.  Perhaps they will sink you before you get within 500 miles.
>
>It was just the wrong plan...  because to try to play the opponent based on what
>it will likely do, when you have a very faulty idea about what it can do, is not
>the way to win the war.  (...)

I understand what you mean... although, on the other hand I'm sure that Kasparov
of course was aware of that DB could see much deeper, or more respectively. But
it's true I think, that he was too busy thinking (and doubting) what the machine
might be able to do and what not. The doubts were disturbing him.

Do you think it is much easier now for Kramnik? The Fritz version he will be
able to prepare with, will be not, or not much different from the match
version... only the faster hardware won't be available for him AFAIK. Maybe this
doesn't matter that much.

What result do you expect from the match (8 games)?

Thanks,
M.Scheidl



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