Author: Otello Gnaramori
Date: 05:26:06 07/09/01
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On July 09, 2001 at 06:48:23, David Dory wrote: >> >>Very well put, Uri. >>I think that chess programs reached that milestone only pretty recently , thanks >>to the powerful hardware advancements in micros, but mainly thanks to the >>advanced software algorithms implemented in top programs. > >Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression no one could get FIDE >points (or a higher elo), by playing computers. If that's true, Uri, your >argument is untrue: > >>>GM's can get better ranking relative to other humans by beating the machine and >>>better ranking means more money so they still have motivation to win against the >>>machine. I think that Uri's point was that humans can improve their tactical skills beating computers. > >I have no info on the Israeli chess team, or their practices. Choosing your >opponent is interesting, but irrelevant to this discussion, IMHO. What I said >was that I'd like to see the computer's playing along just like the humans in at >least several major (and minor) tournaments. No special rules, no special >exceptions, for either human or program. Me too. > >I believe with more preparation, and experience, the weaknesses inherent even in >today's best chess programs will be found out. Once discovered, the humans will >be all over them like white on rice, and the computer's will be sunk, until a >new version (or tweak) can fix **That** one problem. Then another weakness will >be found, and exploited, again and again. This ameliorating process was started years ago...and I think is still in progress. To be objective , very good outcomes are nowadays under our eyes. Look at the Argentine Master results to have an idea of how much progress has been made. >Thanks for your comments, Uri and Othello. I do believe that GM's one day will >have no chance against a computer of top strength - but I don't think we're >there, today. Let's say that we are almost there... Regards.
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