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Subject: Re: Unlike Kasparov, Kramnik has the ideal temperament to play v a machine.

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 18:42:39 10/15/02

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On October 15, 2002 at 16:51:48, George Sobala wrote:
>Oh what a difference a few days make!

I'm actually feeling sorry for Kramnik now.  He has no way to win the match in
the public eye.

If he wins, then "PC computers are patsies, compared to Deeper Blue."

If he loses, then "Obviously, he threw the match on purpose." or "The machine
was clearly stronger."

If he draws, then "Looks like the whole thing was rigged.."

It is certainly possible for a super GM to blunder (and to do so repeatedly).
Perhaps he is under some enormous pressure.  And it is also possible that (gasp)
he was simply outplayed in the losses.

Of course, something underhanded is possible.  But I think we should give
everyone the benefit of the doubt unless some sort of firm, physical proof is
revealed.



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