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Subject: Re: Look at these finnish GMs (specially Bob) :-)

Author: Chris Carson

Date: 15:23:43 06/18/01

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On June 18, 2001 at 15:39:41, Robert Hyatt wrote:

[snip]

>
>I suspect that _if_ FIDE allowed computers to compete and earn the title,
>computers would have an easier time than humans.  For the key reason of
>consistency.  They don't get tired, nor have bad days.  They lack some important
>skills, but the consistency might be enough to offset that.  If the rules were
>changed to say "2600+ over three consecutive events" it might be harder, but if
>a computer plays in enough tournaments, it will probably produce three of those
>over some long period of time, simply by the Elo statistical variability.
>

I am saving this entire post (although I have snipped the top part here). :)

You say computers can earn the GM Title easier than humans, the key reason is
consistency.

We agree.  :)

Best Regards,
Chris Carson





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