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Subject: Re: GM Smirin statements

Author: Otello Gnaramori

Date: 13:13:28 04/09/02

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On April 09, 2002 at 15:06:53, K. Burcham wrote:

>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.
>

That's very fair said by nr. 15.

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

That's very shocking said by nr. 15.

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

That's quite unfair for the top programs.

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

Yes and no, since the analysis of the comp tends to be more accurate too.

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

That's ok, it's called anticomp.

>6. I will take certain risks.
>

I appreciate the bravery, we don't want boring games like Gulko's 4th.

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

But tactical field is like a mined one against comps...

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

LOL

>
>9. God bless me!
>

Best Wishes,
Otello

>kburcham



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