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Subject: Re: Is WCCC 2005 fair?

Author: Christopher Conkie

Date: 10:12:54 06/18/05

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>I believe you are mixing hardware and software concepts in humans. Every human
>player has his natural talent (brain or whatever) and this is his hardware. His
>way of thinking and character is his OS. His chess knowledge is his software.
>His openings and endings knowledge are his opening books and tablebases, so what
>is the difference?. For example, will you claim a tournament where 180 Fischer
>where your opponent only because he is more intelligent, tallented, experienced
>etc. player?

Hello Andres,

I am sorry but I totally disagree with your understanding of this.

A chess player = a chess engine

Better hardware = more time on the clock

Not fair IMO.

Christopher



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