Author: Kurt Utzinger
Date: 07:04:25 06/27/05
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On June 27, 2005 at 09:06:37, Rolf Tueschen wrote:
>On June 27, 2005 at 07:34:38, Kurt Utzinger wrote:
>
>> Why do you believe that. Anand has never played
>> vs Hydra I think. In my opinion, top GM's are
>> not best choice to fight vs strong computer
>> programs. I still believe that a 2200 Elo player
>> understanding chess programs will do better than
>> all the professional top GM's.
>> Kurt
>^
>
>A 2200 will never have a chance in a public game, if you know what I mean. All
>critics of Adams are amateurs with computer aided convictions. All this under
>the assumption that for a 2200 the same preparations have been done.
As far as I can see, Michael Adams has made no special
preparation against Hydra. The top GM played his usual
style with open positions which is completely wrong
against such a monster like Hydra.
Kurt
>
>If you are proudly presenting your casual draws against a computer program that
>you got at home, that is not the same as if you would now play in London. Just
>fly there and try to play a short game against Hydra. The idea alone is
>ridiculous as you might agree.
The psychological effect to play in public with thousands of
people watching the game could indeed be an important factor
not allowing me to keep cool enough as it is possible at home.
Kurt
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