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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