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Subject: Re: Smirin match conclusion?!

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 11:04:37 04/29/02

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On April 29, 2002 at 13:42:54, Otello Gnaramori wrote:

>About the first statement could you explain why SSDF based their ELO estimates
>in 40/2h and not in blitz ?

Probably due to the respect and tradition about STC and a sense of aestethics.
The hardware/TC duality makes the idea of STC ingraved in stone tablets seem
less obvious. That is beside the point in the context of this match. The
computer programs wouldn't search much deeper or add numerous extra ELO points
by a tripling or even quadrupling of the TC used. The growth of the tree, as
mentioned by Sune, would prevent that.

As for the advantage for humans over programs with increased time, I recommend
the explanation by Daniel Clausen (Sargon). A very clear exposition of the
tactical/positional ramifications.

>And about the second it's part of human physiology and doesn't need any further
>explanation, I hope.

That's a rather dubious answer. Humans are fully capable of playing long games
if the schedule includes occasional rest days for recharging.

Regards,
Mogens



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