Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 20:58:12 12/09/03
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On December 09, 2003 at 23:36:18, Bob Durrett wrote: >On December 09, 2003 at 23:28:47, Robert Hyatt wrote: > >>On December 09, 2003 at 21:43:01, Terry McCracken wrote: >> >> >>>Yes, I know, and I don't agree with this decision. Bloody stubborn and yes proud >>>embarrassed humans! Contempt for computers is obvious, the other side of the >>>issue. >>> >>>Terry >> >>It really doesn't have anything to do with computers. It has everything to >>do with not wanting to play a game that might last an extra 100 moves even >>though the opponent _really_ doesn't know how to win. He just wants to play >>on because he might stumble onto the right idea... > >If the computer announces mate in 73, that might be worth verifying. > >: ) > >Bob D. You can't do that during a tournament game. The TD will kick you out in a heartbeat if you (the operator) start relaying such claims. It is considered rude and obnoxious to announce a mate... not to mention distracting and contrary to FIDE chess rules... IE you can't offer a draw every move either...
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