Author: Amir Ban
Date: 02:10:14 07/13/04
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On July 13, 2004 at 01:29:43, Russell Reagan wrote: >On July 12, 2004 at 19:58:20, Amir Ban wrote: > >>Among the rest, Diep deserves mention. It had a good result, and there is >>obvious talent invested there, but the inconsistency that always characterized >>it was apparent in this tournament too. There is a FAQ in computer chess of >>whether it helps if the programmer is a good chess player. My answer (strictly >>IMO) is probably unexpected: It hurts. When you are a good player, you tend to >>think about the problem in all the wrong ways. Anyway one thing that is clear to >>me is that you have to be a very good programmer. No shortcuts there. > >I was suprised by this opinion at first, since you guys work with GM Alterman. >Do you think there is a significant difference between the programmer being a >strong player and the programmer working with a strong player? Yes Amir
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