Author: Terry Ripple
Date: 16:38:23 08/09/99
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On August 09, 1999 at 18:42:37, KarinsDad wrote: >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 :) --------- Hi Karinsdad, I can't agree with you more, but this guy claims on his recent posts that he is kicking the top programs on a regular basis and that he is studying and playing chess 7 hours per day and so, why does he need 3 weeks to prepare for his Crafty`s challange? Why?, because he is blowing smoke!!! Regards,Terry
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