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Subject: GM Smirin statements

Author: K. Burcham

Date: 12:06:53 04/09/02

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15th in the world, should be strong enough opponent for program.
I think the last statement sums up his concern about todays top programs.


14  Bareev, Evgeny    g  RUS   2707   21.11.66  M
15  Smirin, Ilia             g  ISR    2702   21.01.68   M
16  Van Wely, Loek    g  NED  2697   07.10.72   M


 Ilya Smirin (ELO 2702, ranked 15th in the world).

1. I consider myself the underdog.

2. In my opinion programs are extremely strong, I’d say about 2700 or even
higher.

3. I don’t see a big difference between todays programs.

4. if we’d play with classical controls (much more time) my chances would
increase significantly.

5. I will try to avoid open positions with a lot of tactical possibilities.

6. I will take certain risks.

7. In order to win against a program you have no choice, but to enter a tactical
battle.

8. I am going to avoid any tactics except double threat, fork, winning a piece,
rook or queen  ; )

9. God bless me!

kburcham







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