Author: Chris Carson
Date: 06:52:33 04/22/02
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On April 22, 2002 at 09:26:46, Roy Eassa wrote: > >What about those who claim that computers are not just GM level (say 2550) but >super-GM level (say 2750)? Depends on the program and the HW. Rebel, Junior, CTiger, Fritz, maybe Hiarcs, They are 2525 on pIII 500, They are 2650+ on fastest single proc and on 8x fastest box 2750. > > > >On April 22, 2002 at 09:17:57, K. Burcham wrote: > >> >> >>most here have witnessed the different levels of program and hardware strength >>increases over the years. >>the programs used to be looked at as a toy, or a novelty. >>then the programs could beat a master. >>then the programs could beat a GM but with lots of losses. >>it seems now we are witnessing another phase of this growth. >>there are more GM losing to programs, but the difference is >> that the GM cannot win like he used to. now it seems we are >>going through a period of 4 out of 5, GM vs program games, being >>drawn. >> >>i feel that when someone can play 30 games against a variety >>of GM's, and draw almost every game, and occasionally win one, >>it would be very difficult for me to not call him a GM. >> >>also we know what the next logical level is here, once we get through >>this draw era. i think all here will witness the evolution of this >>next level, less draws and more wins. i think in this next level, >>it will become acceptable to all, to address programs as GM level. >>kburcham
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