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Subject: Re: Man vs Machine (120'/40) Utzinger-Junior8 (02) Draw

Author: Günther Simon

Date: 09:44:41 07/19/03

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On July 19, 2003 at 12:35:02, Howard Exner wrote:

>Thanks for the posting of your games.
>In assessing the pros and cons of computer chess,
>I believe a negative aspect for the computer is its inability
>to know the opponent.
>
>Here is an idea for chess engines. Have the opponent enter his or her
>rating, and then program the engine to choose an appropriate opening book
>and possibly a specific playing style. Could coin this the "Lasker" effect,
>since he often purposely played moves that stirred the pot.
>
>Any other thoughts on how to overcome the problem that computers treat all
>opponents alike?

Absolutely agreed! Play more open positions, the weaker the Human opponent.

Regards,
Günther



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