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Subject: Re: Novag Star Diamond - Mephisto Berlin Pro G/60 Round 1 of 4

Author: Chuck

Date: 18:47:04 11/26/05

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On November 26, 2005 at 09:05:19, Thorsten Czub wrote:

>IMO you are wrong.
>
>the star diamond is very strong. IF this prg would be transferred 1:1 on a pc,
>it would be dangerous to other chess prg's.
>
>he is NOT doing it. why ?!
>
>IMO you should not think it has to do with strength that Marty hirsch or ed
>schroeder do not do what they always did.
>it is the case that also their life has changed, the living situation.
>
>and to have a TOP chess program costs living time.
>
>it cuts you time.
>
>and this is what people like Christophe, richard, Ed or Marty seem to be not
>willing to give anymore.
>
>IMO a very wise decision.
>
>if SD would be a weak dedicated machine, i would understand that there is no
>strong chess program from kittinger.
>but in relation to the hardware the SD is TOO strong.
>
>it is the living situation that has changed.
>not that these people are not good enough anymore.


Hi Thorsten,

I don't even suggest that these guys are not good enough, just that they are not
willing to endure the stress, etc. I expect if they tried they could at least be
competitive. You're probably right, though, for most of them life has just moved
on.

Cheers,

Chuck



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