Author: Sally Weltrop
Date: 18:34:01 01/30/03
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On January 30, 2003 at 20:57:58, Mark Young wrote: >A common theme has developed in human verses computer matches. We see again as >with Deep Fritz verses GM Kramnik and Deeper Blue verses GM Kasparov the human >player playing strong chess at the beginning of the match, seemingly invincible. > >Only to succumb to the machine as the match progresses, it seems the wear and >tear on the human mind even for the best chess players is too much. Even with >rest days when playing against the never tiring computer. It seems likely if >this pattern holds for this match that a computer running on a micro computer >would if given the chance defeat any human player in the world in a world >championship style format match of 16 or 24 games. I agree with u there Mark I also think that if they said no one gets an appearance fee. You get so much for a win -- $100,000, a loss $15,000 and a draw $50,000 you would see a lot more passion and tension in the match. We all hear, "This is for the human race" "Humanity is resting on my shoulders" blah,blah,blah. Not much motivation when you're getting 70-80% of the money right from the get go. Take it all away and everyone starts from scratch and then there is a lot MORE motivation because you either go in glory and riches or you go home wearing just a barrel with straps.
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