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Subject: Re: Apparently,the fact is,Anand is better than Hydra

Author: Wayne Lowrance

Date: 14:26:50 06/27/05

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On June 27, 2005 at 10:04:25, Kurt Utzinger wrote:

>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

At home, and perhaps fritz close bye ?
Wayne



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