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Subject: Re: Is it too easy to say "programmed for humans"

Author: Kurt Utzinger

Date: 08:40:05 12/21/03

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On December 21, 2003 at 09:59:51, Roy Brunjes wrote:

>On December 21, 2003 at 06:31:05, Kurt Utzinger wrote:
>
>>On December 21, 2003 at 03:54:24, Derek Paquette wrote:
>>
>> And something else no-
>>     body has so far thought about: when humans try to use "my style" vs
>>     computer programs this is not at all good for their overall playing
>>     strength vs equal opponents in human tournaments and for this reason
>>     I would recommend all GM's to no longer play vs computer programs:
>>     either they loose their matches [what a shame] or they still get
>>     draws [fantastic] with a boring style people are not interested
>>     in and which does badly influence their skill for fights human
>>     vs human.
>
>Interesting comment Kurt!  Do you recommend that GMs play vs computer programs
>using their own style and not the "do nothing" style?  Or do you recommend that
>GMs not play against computers at all?

     GM's should no longer play vs computer programs in public
     a) not with their own style because of too much defeats and
        their reputation
     b) not with the "do nothing" style: is boring too look and bad
        for GM's and their skill if accustomed against human players
     GM's should of course analyse and play vs the computer programs
     at home for training purposes. What I will say is that it's a
     complete different matter for a GM to play vs a computer or vs
     a strong human opponent.
     Kurt
>
>Would it be advisable for GMs to play computers using their own personal style
>and just play against a somewhat weakened engine so the GM can win more than
>just a few games?  I'm talking here about practice games the GM might play to
>strengthen his/her play, not public matches vs computers (such as Kasparov vs
>Fritz/Junior).

     This would surely be advisable.
     Kurt
>
>Roy



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