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Subject: Re: first step in defining if a program is Gm level

Author: Otello Gnaramori

Date: 05:17:28 07/02/01

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On July 02, 2001 at 07:30:55, Mark Young wrote:

>
>That is exactly what I am saying...no intelligence is needed to play chess. It
>can be solved by pure calculation. That however is not how humans approch the
>game. Humans use their intelligence as a short cut...computers use mostly
>calculation.

I agree with you.
BTW probably the most relevant factor in human gm is the "visual memory" to
retain all the variation in the mind's eye : this is an explanation of how good
they are in blindfold games. The human "intuition" in chess is probably a
mechanism of pattern recognition based on previously "stored" positions
increasing with expertise.

>Since calculation can bring you the same degree of understanding computer can
>perform as Grandmasters. However computers programs are using no real
>intelligence.
>
>Poker posses a more difficult challenges to a computer’s A. I., as judgment and
>understanding can not be mimicked by calculation alone. Since poker is not
>always won by having a superior position, or in this case the strongest hand.

I agree with you also on this point.

Best Regards,
Otello.




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