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Subject: Re: Where do the Programmers of this forum stand on the computer GM question

Author: Peter McKenzie

Date: 18:52:41 09/02/99

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On September 02, 1999 at 11:59:24, Peter Kappler wrote:

>
>My guess would be around 2500-2550 FIDE, assuming the programs are running on
>the fastest available single processor machines.
>
>The reason you see so much disagreement on this issue is simple:  tactically,
>the micros are 2900-3000, but at positional play they are still very weak -
>perhaps not even 2200 strength.

I've seen my program play games that are positionally very good, certainly at
least was good as I'd expect from a 2200 player.  On the other hand, sometimes
it plays positionally very ugly.

I think positionally, most strong programs are somewhat erratic.  They are
capable of footing it with strong players on positional grounds, but sometimes
they will be 'found out'.

On the whole, I believe micros are of GM strength at 40/2.

>
>--Peter



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