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Subject: Re: Junior 9 Test : Crushing loss vs. X3D Fritz

Author: Harald Faber

Date: 09:11:59 01/12/05

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On January 12, 2005 at 11:48:51, David H. McClain wrote:

>On January 12, 2005 at 10:41:06, Harald Faber wrote:
>
>>On January 12, 2005 at 08:05:42, David H. McClain wrote:
>>
>>>Harald,
>>>
>>>Thank you for your tests.  It simply proves that at any time, one can and should
>>>expect the unexpected.  Very interesting, as is your reasoning for your tests.
>>>DHM
>>
>>Thanks for your kind words.
>>I tend to play another 20 games Junior 9 - X3D Fritz after the currently running
>>Junior 9 - Shredder 8 match. Your bet? ;)
>
>Harald,
>
>I probably haven't been doing this as long as you, but I have learned that I
>don't "bet" on the outcome of any tests.  What I will bet on is that we may be
>sure the unexpected can and will happen!  If you are asking whether I think
>Shredder8 will win?  Yes, but I won't bet on it!


This was symbolic speaking. And I meant another Junior 9 - X3D Fritz match. Do
you expect again some result in the area of 5.5-14.5?


>From my own engine matches with J9 and DJ9 on Playchess is that Junior9 is more
>than capable of embarrassing any program.  What is interesting is that you can
>play the same program against someone else with completely different results.
>This is what keeps my interest, as do your tests.  DHM


I haven't checked it on my own but I have the impression that with the white
pieces Junior 9 is *much* more dangerous than with the black pieces.



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