Author: K. Burcham
Date: 16:50:00 12/07/05
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On December 07, 2005 at 19:23:37, George Speight wrote: > >I like new programs/engines as well as anyone. I for one am glad to see Rybka on >the scene. A possible refreshing change. But i have given you a best of 30 where >Fritz 9 beat Rybka, including each and every game. Does that mean Fritz 9 is >stronger- no. But it doesnt mean he isnt, either. Rybka as i stated before, has >some serious late middle game and end game problems that are going to have to be >addressed before i would think you could begin to place him at the top. It's >just a gut feeling, but i have the idea that if i ran the match again, the >results wouldnt be much different. Of course i am comparing total packages, not >just engines. And no fast 5 min. or shorter blitz. Do i think he deserves a lot >of praise at this point- hell yes. Do i think he deserves a whole forum page- >i'm with Sarah on that one. So from my point of view he an extremely strong >program, however is 0-1 in matches on my end. Until i see differently, i am not >going to get quite as caught up in all the hoopla. Just an observation that will >draw fire from all 4 directions, no doubt. Regards, George You just did. kburcham
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