Author: Oliver Y.
Date: 01:40:01 01/27/99
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On January 27, 1999 at 01:17:54, KarinsDad wrote: >On January 26, 1999 at 20:26:51, James Robertson wrote: > >[snip]> >>I have read a lot in this thread that humans have a huge advantage of being able >>to prepare for their opponent that the computer doesn't have; and that taking >>away this advantage is fair. But so far no mention of human flaws: nerves, >>fatigue, emotional stability :), etc, that no computer struggles with. What are >>your thoughts on this thought? >> >>James > >What can I say? These disadvantages exist (boy do I know how much fatigue, >excitement, and nerves can wreck my game). > >They probably exist less at the GM level (otherwise, they would be putzers like >me regardless of study). And people do attempt things to minimize their flaws. >For example, Bobby Fischer used to drink apple juice in an attempt to keep >himself hydrated and keep his blood sugar up (without getting it too high). > >I've tried Gatorade, but it has complex carbos in it. I should try apple juice >with it's simple carbos, much better. > >A human could try hypnosis or therapy. A human could exercise regularly. There >are many things that can be done to improve one's physical and mental health. >Most people cannot be bothered to put in the effort (the same applies to >studying), hence, most humans are like me, an amateur. > >KarinsDad It's not proven that this fellow cheated. The best circumstantial evidence is this mate in 8 announcement. As I've said before, my buddy, Paul Beckwith, put in a 2500+ performance when he was about a 2150 player. He could have won the tournament if he had some sleep the night before the last two rounds. I believe his story: some jerk was playing a nintendo game in his house that night, it kept him up so he was bushed that day! What did I learn from him? Along the lines of your hypnosis suggestion, his positive attitude rubbed off about 200 points for my play in the subsequent year... just my cent.
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