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Subject: Re: Kasparov vs Deep Junior : Will Kaspy play anti-computer or not?

Author: Chris Carson

Date: 15:34:19 01/25/03

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On January 25, 2003 at 17:47:24, Roy Brunjes wrote:

>Just wondering what people think on this one.  Against Deep Blue, Gary tried
>anti-computer stuff and the consensus seemed to be that it didn't yield him
>much.
>
>Against Deep Junior 5 years later, many things have changed including software,
>hardware, Gary himself has changed, and anti-computer strategies  have become
>more refined.  Will Gary attempt to "just be himself" and let things unfold as
>if DJ were a "normal" opponent?  And if he does, will DJ's known predilection
>for mixing it up cause him too much trouble?
>
>Or will Gary hide behind strangely concocted opening setups and try variations
>on the stonewall (not that the stonewall is "strangely concocted", but
>nonetheless is considered a very viable anti-computer weapon) and others that he
>had dreamed up over the last few years?  Perhaps he had studies Eduard Nemeth's
>games here which show some interesting weaknesses in many strong programs
>(though no one knows about the new DJ just yet except a select few).
>
>And if he does try anti-computer strategies, how successful do you think they
>will be versus Deep Junior which seems to excel at creating situations that
>require lots of knowledge to accurately assess who has the edge or the
>compensation for the material sacrificed?
>
>What do people think?
>
>Roy

If he is smart, GM K will prepare for this match just as he would for any other
GM match.  He shoulld attack weakness and play to his strengths.  If he prepares
and plays to his strength, he should win.  But that is the real trick is'nt it.
:)

Best Regards,
Chris Carson



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