Author: Chris Carson
Date: 15:05:42 06/25/01
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On June 25, 2001 at 17:51:52, Chessfun wrote: >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. Thanks, I did look. The game I saw Na3 was a blitz game. 40/2 is what I am interested in. Blitz and 40/2 are different games, what works at blitz may not work at 40/2. Did I miss some of these? Best Regards, Chris Carson
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