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Subject: Re: A different spin on computer programs on the chess servers

Author: KarinsDad

Date: 06:47:21 03/27/99

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On March 27, 1999 at 03:56:03, David Dawson wrote:

>Or take the case of the alcoholic chessplayer rated in the 1300's mainly due to
>his high level of intoxication during his games.  This guy actually knows how to
>play chess and understands the game very well.  However, he tends to overlook
>pieces, and makes lots of mouse slips.. so his rating stays in the 1300s.
>
>But every now and then, he plays sober. When this happens, his strength is
>closer to 2000. He almost never makes a mouse slip... and plays like an expert.
>
>What's the differnce between this and the 1800 guy who uses his 2400 computer
>1/10 games?
>
>Not much when you're the guy on the other end.

Good point. Much better example than mine (if only it WAS alchohol which
explained my swings).

Ideas on this Robert?

KarinsDad



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