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Subject: An opponent available at any time: Comp programs improve chess

Author: Mike Saavedra

Date: 12:22:48 01/10/99

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If one has a chess program, you have an opponent any time you want, instead of
waiting for a human opponent or a trip to a chess club. Just the ability to play
more games means that one should improve, even a little. And with tactical
exercises, and coaching features of some programs, I'm sure one can expand their
chess vision. The degree of improvement is debatable, but to those that don't
have a chess club or chess teacher available, chess programs, along with books,
will help someone improve their chess. In a year I have improved about 120
points using Fritz and its database features, although I cannot give it all the
credit. I would probably attibute 50 points to the engine



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