Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 09:12:08 02/03/03
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On February 03, 2003 at 11:42:56, J Mike wrote: > >>If Kasparov thinks so low about computers, as he said after the first three >>games, then why the hell does he promote them in a show event? For the money in >>case I'm allowed to ask? Kasparov is correct, comps are dumb 2400 players at >>best. But is it honest to suck cash 1 million dollars for a little show event? >>Why not let Eduard Nemeth 2100 (!) or some starving German GM play the match >>who's in real need? I always thought Kasparov had enough money and would never >>play computers again. > >The money is there BECAUSE Kaparov is playing, not because the computer is >playing. Without Kasparov there is no money. This is only _partially_ true. It is _also_ there because of the computer. Remove the computer and who is going to put up $1M for a 6 game match with Kasparov vs _anybody_???
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