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Subject: Yess. too early to tell much.

Author: ERIQ

Date: 17:14:57 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

I concure, that it is to early to tell the future of this or any other engine
with such few games at standard time controls. I also agree that you will most
likely be flamed for talking about their new God!

example people: In the last week or so I have beaten over six expert players out
of 7 in standard games on ICC to give a performance of around 2365 so am I FM
strength or just having a good week? I think just a good week, but to few games
to tell anything anyway! Why get so happy w/ less then 100 games played at
longer time controls?? It means nothing.

Just my 2 cents.



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