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Subject: Re: But Kurt..........

Author: Joshua Haglund

Date: 17:50:06 04/22/05

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>In all fairness to Pablo, hasn't he exploited a weakness with Hydra?  Couldn't a
>GM who is good at anti-engine chess exploit this weakness further.
>
>If Hydra is so powerful and great, shouldn't its builders be fixing the inherent
>weakness Pablo has exploited and shown to everyone?  While Pablo's methods are
>not always interesting or beautiful, why would one want to play into the
>strength of Hydra for the sake of a "good game" and surely lose.
>
>You never face an ememy on his terms.  You determine the rules of engagement
>yourself if you can and I think Pablo is doing that, however unpopular and
>uncreative his methods may be.
>
>I'm sure Michael Adams is aware, or will be soon, of the weaknesses of Hydra and
>exploit them himself in June if he wants to.  DHM


I've played games against S9 with anti-chess. For testing purposes, I let s9
play itself in closed positions. Sometimes, but not always the anti-chess style
will win. This happens especially when it tries to exchange a pawn to avoid the
50-move-rule draw.

I've also noticed how much S9's learn works wonders to learn the lines and to
void or try new ones.

Good Job Pablo,

Joshua Haglund
toneewa@yahoo.com



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