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Subject: Re: Vegas odds on Fritz Vs Kramnik match

Author: Jay Rinde

Date: 19:43:29 09/05/01

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On September 05, 2001 at 22:32:52, Chris Kantack wrote:

>On September 05, 2001 at 15:24:56, Roy Eassa wrote:
>>I think that was the original point.  Common people who make bets DON'T know
>>much about chess.  The common conception is that computers are better than
>>humans.  So the masses will bet against Kramnik, making the odds favorable for
>>those of us who know better!
>
>I completely agree with what has been stated in this thread.   But what if Vegas
>was looking for some kind of "point spread"?   That is, what will the final
>match score be?   I believe most of us know Kramnik could go undefeated if he
>wanted to.  But how will he play this match?   Will he keep the score close to
>make it look good?   In other words, will Kramnik throw a few games to keep the
>interest level up?   I would not be surprised if that was the plan.

You must be joking!! Yes, you are joking.
>
>Chris Kantack
>http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/home.htm



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