Author: Mike S.
Date: 21:03:38 12/21/03
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On December 21, 2003 at 11:40:05, Kurt Utzinger wrote: >On December 21, 2003 at 09:59:51, Roy Brunjes wrote: >>(...) >>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 I hope this isn't the end of public Man vs. Machine matches :-) > 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 If a GM would really *weaken* a chess program to play against, I guess he'd indeed do that only in a secret bunker with nobody watching :-)) But not all GMs have a tactical style. I don't think all GMs have to change their style for computers... and adapting to the opponent is normal for them anyway (or should be). I guess the main difference is, if GMs go for a win or for a draw. Smirin was clever in his match: 6 draws, 2 wins, no losses. http://www.chessbase.com/events/events.asp?pid=122 mfg. Michael
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