Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 19:56:24 04/25/05
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On April 25, 2005 at 12:44:22, Uri Blass wrote: >[D]r1bqkb1r/pp1n1pp1/2p1Nn1p/8/3P4/3B1N2/PPP2PPP/R1BQK2R b KQkq - 0 8 > >Some programs like White here(shredder or Junior) >Some programs prefer black(for example Yace or Movei) > >It may be interesting to know if the programs that prefer white can win with >white against the programs that prefer black at 120/40 time control. > >I have no time for testing it now but if other people are interested in doing it >then I will be interested to see the games. > >Uri The move 7...h6 is considered a huge mistake in top GM human play -- but it was reported much later after the match that several grandmaster were able to win this position with black against the top computer programs of the day. The feeling is now that Kasparov played h6 as anti-computer move and it was perhaps a move his seconds recommended. In fact, at that time, some the top programs did not allow their programs to play Nxe6 and thus Kasparov perhaps thought that DB would also retreat the knight like the PC programs. In any event, Kasparov's demeanor quickly changed from surprise to distress after 4 move moves. I also would like to see some tests if somebody has the time, it's an interesting position. Interestingly, Kasparov only won once with the black pieces and I often wondered why he never returned to the Petroff after 1.e4 since it was that line in the first match that he obtained his only win with black. Best, Michael
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