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Subject: Re: Wilson Winter Blitz - Round 11: 25% draws

Author: Chuck

Date: 00:58:35 01/25/06

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On January 25, 2006 at 03:00:20, Clive Munro wrote:

>Hi Chuck
>
>I think the fast time control suits the Berlin Pro. The Lang programs are
>particularly good at blitz.
>
>The GK2000 has a tricky program but in this company…
>
>I have found longer time controls would definitely suit the Polgar.
>
>I have also found the Emerald Classic Plus to be rather erratic. Sometimes it
>can get good results (2-0 at 40in2hr) against the Nigel Short. But then 0.5-1.5
>against the GK2000 at the same time control. Very fast time controls definitely
>don’t suit it in my opinion.
>
>The Atlanta is doing ok. This machine has an extremely fast search (for a
>dedicated machine) and the extra speed and hash tables over its little brother
>the Milano Pro/Master make a big difference to its play.
>
>I have not owned the Star Diamond, Sapphire or Lyon.
>
>Keep up the good work Chuck, I look forward to your next post.
>
>Best
>
>Clive

Very good points, Clive. I especially agree with the what you said about the
Polgar, a very well done program, but not written like many others to be a
tactical blitz monster. At 40/2 it might score better. Even so, it is not in
last place though it does have the slowest hardware in the field. In fact, I
think all the other models present are at least twice as fast.

As for the Emerald, it has been close on some games and still may end with a
respectable score. I think it plays similar to the Sapphire though it is
definitely cramped by a small book. Probably from now on I'll substitute the
Obsidian for the Emerald. Thanks for the comments, Clive.

Cheers,

Chuck



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