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Subject: Re: Not Much Doubt

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 10:36:58 11/09/05

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On November 09, 2005 at 10:14:12, David H. McClain wrote:

>On November 09, 2005 at 09:51:13, Derek Paquette wrote:
>
>>On November 09, 2005 at 09:30:44, robert2425 wrote:
>>
>>>a similar style tournament that kasparov vs fritz was in i think would be about
>>>even
>>
>>
>>in my opinion, hydra would destroy him easily.  If it were a 6 game match i
>>would predict the score to be
>>
>>4.5-1.5 for hydra
>>
>>hydra is getting stronger and stronger all the time, topolov is, but not in the
>>same league as a machine improvement
>
>Derek,
>
>I do not doubt a Topalev-Hydra result would be similar to the Adams-Hydra match
>either.  The sooner everyone realizes that a computer such as Hydra has taken
>over as the most powerful chess player, the sooner such hypothses will cease.
>
>The time is here and has been.
>
>If the money is right, we will see this.  If not, we won't.
>
>DHM

All computers can be beaten, even Hydra, it is very strong tactically and good
positionally, but it makes mistakes due to lack of "understanding", there are
people who could exploit Hydra's mistakes, and win.

It is very rude when not a GM to piss in the face of a GM.



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