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Subject: Re: Worst move ever??

Author: Slater Wold

Date: 11:28:12 10/28/01

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On October 28, 2001 at 13:48:01, John Merlino wrote:

>On October 28, 2001 at 13:43:31, Slater Wold wrote:
>
>>On October 28, 2001 at 13:36:09, Chessfun wrote:
>>
>>>On October 28, 2001 at 13:28:37, Slater Wold wrote:
>>>
>>>>That *might* be the worst move ever.
>>>>
>>>>And they expect this thing to beat Kramnik?  Geez....
>>>
>>>If they, refer's to Chessbase, I don't think I've ever
>>>read they expect it to beat Kramnik. ;-)
>>>
>>>Sarah.
>>
>>Ha!  Comparing it to Deeper Blue says otherwise.
>>
>>I don't think they have ever said, "..we will beat Kramnik..", but if they
>>didn't think they had a chance why would they play at all?
>
>Making it this far makes it easier for them to say they have the strongest chess
>engine available. This (I would assume) generates sales.
>
>I'm sure that's the main reasons for the whole thing -- advertising and
>exposure.
>
>jm

I just don't think Fritz 7 (on an 8 way box) getting its butt whooped by Kramnik
is that impressive.  It is exposure, but it's not going to get me to buy it.

Seeing moves like this from Fritz 7 is what's going to make my mind up.



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