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Subject: Re: Computers are Draw Masters VS Grandmasters.

Author: James T. Walker

Date: 20:46:10 08/14/99

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On August 14, 1999 at 22:22:24, odell hall wrote:

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>   It is starting to look as if Computers Lack the creativity to defeat the
>grandmasters, Most of the 40/2 games between GM's and computers have been draws.
> Apparently the longer time controls are nullifying the computers main strenghs
>which is tactics. I expect to see even more draws in the future as more contest
>are arranged.  Many grandmasters will not take the neccessary rick to defeat the
>computers, The defensive abilities of the machine is it's second greates
>strength. I believe that based on the 10 40/2 games played so far the computers
>have clearly demonstrated Grandmaster strength. For those who will claim that
>because computers have not beaten the grandmasters, that the computers are not
>grandmasters, Remember one can say the same of grandmasters inability to defeat
>the computers, I think though more games will certainly help in clarifying the
>issue ultimately. I don't know about anyoneelse but I am impressed that rebel
>could draw two grandmasters in a row!

Hello Odell,
I'm curious about the10 40/2 games mentioned above.  I'm trying to start a
collection of games between GM's and computers at any time controls longer than
game/30.  Can you give me a clue where to start to find these games.
Regards,
Jim Walker



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