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Subject: Re: Correspondence Chess

Author: Stephen Ham

Date: 11:58:39 05/23/03

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Dear Peter,

Per usual, very well stated, Peter! I agree with you. Thanks for the
clarifications from both you and Uri.

It is my perception that most, if not all, of the top-rated CC players admit to
using chess engines in some way. As just one example, Tunj Hamarat, will
probably win the present World CC Championship. He admits to using a chess
engine(s). Kenneth Frey, an OTB IM and one of the highest rated ICCF players,
claims he has 7-computers running at any given time.

Heck, if I had a chance to compete in a World Championship Final (I only played
in the Semi-Finals), I might use my computer too.

So why do some computer using players succeed while most stay back in the pack?
I suspect that's where the difference is decided by who is the better human
player. A skilled human can direct the machine regarding where to focus its
computing power, thus being more successful than somebody totally dependent upon
having the machine find his/her moves.

All the best,

Stephen



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