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Subject: Re: NO MORE human vs computer game again

Author: Shaun Brewer

Date: 03:11:04 08/04/03

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On August 03, 2003 at 18:30:50, Lei , Shiann-Tzong wrote:

>
>I can play a rated game with fritz 8 or junior 8 or Shredder 7
>and set it to the lowest rating . and win it many times a day .
>
>If you have a rating over 2400 elo , you can post your human vs machine games
>here .
>If not , don't post it .
>I don't belive anyone without a 2400+ rating can defeat computer
>without anyone "Help" .
>
>According to Shredder 7 play in argentina , can  support my view-point .

I have witnessed defeats of the silicon monster and draws by a player who should
be completely outclassed, he has not even adapted his style - as he is using the
compute as a sparing partner as part of his preparation for human opponents.
True if you took a ten game match the score would have been rather poor but he
gets draws and the odd win.

Therefore if you study you opponent’s play/weaknesses and your opponent can not
do the same - this may help tip the balance.

Regardless of the 'fairness' of the matches - highlighting holes in the
books/programs can surely only help the programmers improve their creations?

How many of the engines out there 'estimate their rating on the hardware' and
then adjust their contempt values to determine if they will play for a draw?

Also how many the engines are in step with the book lines they play? e.g. you
select the aggressive options in the engine but the line chosen from the book is
passive.

Anyway I like to see these games.

Shaun



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