Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 18:44:56 10/22/99
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Computer microprocessors are not able to conceptualize. When that happens your will see good play. My pet dog is better than all the worlds' computers at conceptualization. Planning for advance events requires a brain, especially if you have an opponent who has a brain. Would a computer know what I am saying now and would it reply intelligently? A computer would not see the humor in this post in the first place. That requires a fully-functioning brain that is capable of interpreting minute differences in meaning. That is also the reason why the superpowers don't rely solely on computers to launch missiles as a part of their nuclear deterrence. Guys like Hyatt, Schroder and Hirsch are pretty clever but until they have processors that can conceptualize they will only "approximate" a grandmaster level of chess play. Adjuncts like tablebases and opening books will certainly elevate the level of play. Rapid analysis ply searches can only take you so far. I think that the level of play of todays programs is fantastic and most will outplay most of the members at CCC. That does not mean that they can beat our best human players. That day will probably be here within ten years. Tim Frohlick
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