Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 01:05:59 06/20/99
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On June 19, 1999 at 19:36:24, walter irvin wrote: >all the top programs are stuck close to 2600, increased hardware speeds are only >going to take chess so far. ther going to have to come up with a better >searching strategy ,much better learning , last but certainly not least an >oppening table base that would make sure you had a draw or better coming out of >the gate . maybe if the prize for winning the tourn was a large amount the >motivation for great improvement would be there??????? Sir, What would you do if we really did get AI and not only did the computer get an ELO of 2900 but it was so small and powerful that it replaced human intelligence? If we ever get to that stage, God help us. I am certain that this is maybe 1000 years away at best, so we can both rest easy. Realistically, the motivation for great improvement is the recognition gained in having the most sophisticated and successful program. These improvements are wasted on the general public. We have gone from 1400 level USCF which is about 1250 ELO to 2600 ELO in less than a decade. That is pretty impressive. The general public plays at a 800 ELO level. The average USCF club player is about 1400 USCF. Todays' chess computer programs are marvellous!! Tim Frohlick
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