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Subject: Re: Do Grandmasters Enjoy playing computers?

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 04:09:37 06/15/01

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On June 15, 2001 at 01:32:08, George Mathews wrote:

>  I'm interested if anyone knows if grandmasters find playing computers a
>challenge?

Not exactly. I imagine that some find pleasure in sharpening their game against
computer programs on chess servers. Whether they would use the term "fun" is a
different question.

I don't think most GM's enjoy playing against them at public events. At least
not without a substantial paycheck. Very understandable IMO.

> Personally, I Find it rather boring, since i rarely am able to get any attacks
>against the beasts, they seem to have something for every plan i try to start. I
>was just thinking that perhaps grandmasters have alot more fun playing them then
>the rest of us, since they have more winning chances. Just a thought.

I would venture the guess that the psychological dimension of playing against
another human player would a serious deficit, even for Grandmasters.

Mogens.



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