Author: Tony Nichols
Date: 00:39:06 04/22/05
I know I might make some people mad by what I say but someone should say it. Today's chess programs are not nearly as strong as the top human players. All this hype about Hydra being 3000 elo is a joke. In fact, All the elo claims for computers are a joke. We have seen many examples of class players drawing against these programs. These same players would have no chance of drawing even an average GM(no disrespect). These high level man vs machine matches are just promotional gimmicks. The top players won't play anti-computer chess for many reasons: 1. ego. The players want to beat the computer with normal(manly) chess. They also don't want their achievement to be devalued. 2. money. If you show the weaknesses of the program and systematically beat it you certainly will not get invited to another match. I find it strange that people who approach computer vs. computer tournaments in a very scientific way are the same people who scoff at posts made by players who regularly draw against the top programs. Perhaps this information upsets their fantasy? I don't know. I for one am an avid user of chess programs and I find them invaluable. However, even I (1850 elo)have to guide the programs along the right paths during analysis. Could you imagine me telling Kasparov that he's missing the point! No. The programs perform as well as they do because they are very good at tactics and most importantly they have huge opening books. I know this is a controversial topic but if we really want to test the strenght of programs, then have them play against strong humans without opening books. Many here would not even consider it. I am interested in what others have to say!? Regards Tony
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