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Subject: Re: The Man vs Machine Game was Exciting but....

Author: Bob Durrett

Date: 05:54:36 11/12/03

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On November 11, 2003 at 20:28:16, Rex wrote:

>I agree.  I think we will see the turning of the tide going toward Computer
>Chess...  When this occurs I for one will be done purchasing chess programs and
>will keep my current ones.  I hope for the sake of computer chess the human will
>win and the excitement of new and improve programs will remain.
>
>REX

I like your sentiment very much.  For one thing, it presents a positive outlook
on the world.

After seeing Emil Sutovsky's commentary to the game at ICC, I then watched it
all over again on ESPN2.  One thing seemed very clear:  This event is very good
for chess.  Kasparov and the computer people should get five stars for their
accomplishment.  The X3D with voice recognition has probably got the attention
of everyone who is in the business of making computer games and software in
general.  Even the world of professionals [non-gamers] will want to have such
features on their computers.  Incidentally, those in the business of developing
and selling voice recognition software are probably jumping with joy at all this
free advertisement.  Sales of voice recognition software should skyrocket.

EVERYTHING is positive about this match.  We may all bask in Kasparov's
sunshine!  : )

Bob D.

>
>
>On November 11, 2003 at 17:01:35, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote:
>
>>Fritz X3D on this quad processor machine played exceptionally well. It held onto
>>it's queen and finally used that queen to force a draw by repetition against a
>>2830 elo player. This is even more impressive when you consider that Kasparov
>>had two connected rooks and the possibility of a back rank mate.
>>
>>Fritz had about 30 minutes remaining on the clock whereas GK had less than 10
>>minutes.  I predict that the next three games will contain similar opening
>>fireworks but I do not expect a win from Kasparov. This Fritz is just too
>>strong.
>>
>>TJF
>>
>>PS We should have Eduard Nemeth play the Fritz X3D machine and show Kasparov how
>>to win.)



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