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Subject: Re: Kasparov - Deep Junior score predictions?

Author: Miguel A. Ballicora

Date: 13:54:15 08/07/02

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On August 07, 2002 at 15:21:39, Terry Ripple wrote:

>On August 07, 2002 at 14:44:05, Dann Corbit wrote:
>
>>On August 07, 2002 at 12:42:22, Mig Greengard wrote:
>>
>>>Hello all. Today I wrote about the announcement of the Kasparov-DJ match to take
>>>place in Jerusalem starting October 1.
>>>(http://www.chessbase.com/columns/column.asp?pid=145)
>>>
>>>I know the hardware hasn't been announced yet (I'm assuming it will a very
>>>large, heavy, white box) but it's never too early for half-assed predictions,
>>>right? I'm quizzing GMs as well -- they care even less about CPUs -- and I'd be
>>>interested in some early predictions here. Just make sure they add up to six.
>>>
>>>Saludos, Mig
>>>
>>>http://www.chessbase.com
>>>mig@chessbase.com
>>--------------------------------
>I would place my bets on the new "Rebel XP" because it's even more stronger than
>the earlier version Rebel Century 4.0. Century 4 never lost a match against a
>Grandmaster and so the Rebel XP looks even more promising for a chance to win!
>
>Regards,
>      Terry

Rebel lost to Anand 1.5-0.5 at tournament control. Some time ago with not so
mighty hardware though.

Miguel


>
>>Kasparov will have a mighty victory over his foe, but his thirst for revenge
>>will be unrequited.  The one who slew him before will not be the one who suffers
>>for his previous humiliation.
>>
>>Against most GM's, I would pick Junior.  Kasparov will be:
>>1.  Very sharp
>>2.  Very motivated
>>3.  Very prepared (PROPERLY prepared this time)



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