Author: Chessfun
Date: 14:51:52 06/25/01
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On June 25, 2001 at 17:48:40, Chris Carson wrote: >On June 25, 2001 at 17:01:56, Albert Silver wrote: > >>I didn't say to disregard the result of Dortmund, but to disregard Dortmund >>concerning the complaint I was making. In other words, regard it! :-) I realize >>we must do with what we have, but if we are going to flash results and >>statistics, then all the provisos regarding those results and statistics must be >>considered and declared. In other words, show the results, but be honest about >>the limitations or possible problems. Yes, Junior performed brilliantly, and >>*perhaps* this represents its true strength, but unfortunately it is only one >>tournament. Karpov had an absolute field day in Linares 1994 (I think it was 94) >>but did this really represent his relative playing strength against the other >>players? Yes, we have data, but it is a couple of tournaments, for two different >>programs, and a collection of single games here and there. It's still a far cry >>from nothing, but it's also a far cry from being conclusive. With all due >>respect. Here's another tidbit: you'll sometimes read about some top board >>performer in league play. Such as Christiansen did a couple of times in the >>Budesliga with scores on the order of 12/13, etc. With such a result does this >>mean he is a WC contender? Unfortunately not. It's a fantastic result but it is >>very different from playing a tournament. Perhaps Junior wouldn't be any >>different, but what about the players it played and the circumstances? >> >> Albert > >Albert, > >Where is the data that supports your position that programs are not 2600? At Have a look at any of Eduards posts. Sarah.
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