Author: KarinsDad
Date: 15:42:37 08/09/99
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On August 09, 1999 at 18:09:28, Terry Ripple wrote: [snip] >----------- >Hi Walter, > You said that you can beat any computer fairly easy so why do you need so much >preperation if you are as good as you say that you are??? > >Regards,Terry There is an easy answer to your question. I just went into a tournament over the weekend for the first time in 1.5 years and the 3 games I lost (out of 5) were all effectively lost in the opening. In one, I lost a pawn due to a premature e4 in a Queen's Gambit Accepted (I gained it back, but then blundered). In another, I played a premature c5 in a French and my opponent got a huge developmental advantage. And in the third, I played a Caro Kann and had my white bishop blocked in during the entire game. After a 3 year absence, Kamski lost in the World Championship elimination in round 2 (effectively round 1 for him). Preparation is an absolute requirement, especially against computer programs (unless you are GM Rohde). KarinsDad :)
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