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Subject: Re: GM Blatny Vs Ferret(C) Games: questionable time control

Author: James B. Shearer

Date: 16:27:30 02/21/99

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On February 21, 1999 at 01:21:50, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>No...  the programs have much _better_ time management than 'humans'. That
>is the point.  In a 0 increment game, humans often get into a good position
>but take too long in doing so.  With an increment, they can take that advantage
>and turn it into a win.  Not real often, mind you, but often enough to be
>noticed...

        As a human, I think it would be fairer and more accurate to say that the
programs have an easier time management problem than humans because their play
deteriorates less in time pressure.  Time management is less important in
increment games so these are better for humans.
                              James B. Shearer



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