Author: Alan Grotier
Date: 18:27:02 10/11/03
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On October 11, 2003 at 21:08:47, steven blincoe wrote:
>>
>> This is serious. Does anyone agree?.......Alan
>
>i wholeheartedly agree!
>i have said many times on these pages that playing chess while squinting at a
>computer screen and clicking around with a mouse is not real chess
>i dont care how strong a PC program is,not having a normal board with pieces is
>just not chess
>of course the Excalibur GM would not be my first choice for a dedicated
>computer(playing strenght..1800 Elo tops..cannot turn ofF sounds..must turn the
>board around to play with the black pieces ,severly limited opening
>book,etc.etc.)it still beats playing on a computer screen
Steve,
Thanks for the info.The reason I mentioned the Excalibur GM
was bescause of my low elo.I do have the Miphisto Vancouver
exclusive auto-sensory all wooden board.
Because of all my play on GM9K I just cannot see what's
happening on this real board.
Once again thanks for the input!Glad to see I am not on my own.
Alan
>in addition, i really do believe a computer screen can have a negative impact on
> your chess ability
>i liken it to playing BasketBall on a bent rim
>once you learn to adjust for the unuusal angle,your shot will be way off the
>mark on a normal rim
>
>Steve
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