Author: Jorge Pichard
Date: 17:52:16 11/26/03
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1325 Frans Morsch Today was Fritz day, with two spectacular wins by the Dutch-German program. In the end Fritz and Shredder were in the lead, with all the strongest opponents behind them. Peter Shreiner discussed the situation with Fritz author Frans Morsch. Question: Frans, how do you like Graz? Morsch: Graz is very beautiful. We have had lovely weather. But I am most impressed by the local cuisine. Question: you have been taking part in computer world championships since 1986 in Cologne. How does this one in Graz compare to the others you have attended? Morsch: I have never been to a computer tournament that was so well organised. There are no reasons to complain, the conditions are superb. I feel I am part of the world cultural center of Graz. Question: After round seven you and Shredder are in the lead, and it looks like one of you will take the title. What do you say about Fritz's performance, which will its strategy be during the rest of the tournament? Morsch: In the past years we have always tried to beat the amateur programs with tactical means. But this has become too dangerous, because you have to take a lot of risks. That has cost us a number of points in the past. The latest version of Fritz plays excellent positional chess, as you were able to see for instance in its game against Shredder. That is our strength. Question: Is the dramatic improvement in strategic play a result of the preparation for the match against Garry Kasparov? Morsch: That is correct. I spent a lot of time and effort making Fritz strategically as strong as it is in the tactical area. I am convinced that only by improving the positional understanding of the program that its performance can be further improved. I am very gratified that this seems to be working not just against human player but also against other programs. Question: What does it feel like to have your program play against the strongest player of all time? Morsch: What can I say? To play against Garry Kasparov was the greatest moment of my career!
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