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Subject: Re: Sorry but wishful thinking will NOT help Mr. Gulko ?!

Author: Chris Carson

Date: 10:52:06 03/08/02

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On March 08, 2002 at 08:20:41, Jorge Pichard wrote:

>On March 08, 2002 at 05:06:31, Chris Carson wrote:
>
>>On March 07, 2002 at 20:09:25, mike schoonover wrote:
>>
>>>i can see where this thread is going to turn into a real
>>>pissing contest.  :)
>>>i wish the best to gulko.he his a fine chess player.
>>
>>I do to, I have always enjoyed his games and respected his play.
>>
>>>he's the best sentimental favorite so far.
>>>go G!give them processers stack overflows.
>>
>>Give em hell, hope he wins and takes them down.
>>
>>>regards
>>>mike
>
>Sorry to say this but wishful thinking will NOT help Mr.Gulko, the only thing
>that would help him is if the organizer dicides to use a slow computer like a
>Athlon 700 Mhz. But at this time control even a mere 700 Mhz would tare him
>apart.

If GM Gulko plays to his strengths, plays solid and is patient he has a good
chance.  He is a strong player.

Unknown factors for the program such as HW speed, opening book, style settings
may play a role.  Also, most of the programs play very well when the programmer
controls these factors, a different operator can mean lost points for the
program.

Operators are also known to offer draws to the GM.  This might be an opportunity
for GM Gulko as black with solid play.  Stay out of time trouble as Ed posted
earlier.

Finally, GM Gulko will have white for 4 points and black for 4 points.  He may
hold his own or close to it  as black and could score even or slightly higher as
white, so solid play, patience, and playing his game and not the programs will
be important factors as well.

Time control and variety of prgrams favor the machines, but I do not know enough
about the match to make a reliable estimate.

So go GM Gulko!



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