Author: chandler yergin
Date: 12:47:12 04/01/99
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On March 27, 1999 at 09:47:21, KarinsDad wrote: >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. > While I do not endorse this conduct, I have heard stories that Blackburne, and Frank Marshall fortified themselves pretty well before and during many Simultaneous Exhibitions, and did very well indeed. Not to mention a contemporary IM who wins a lot of Tournaments! >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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