Author: Enrique Irazoqui
Date: 09:26:43 12/29/99
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On December 29, 1999 at 12:06:09, Steven Schwartz wrote: >On December 29, 1999 at 11:23:12, Enrique Irazoqui wrote: > >>On December 29, 1999 at 10:51:57, James A. Tackett wrote: >> >>> I remember when Computer Chess Reports was published once a year, and >>>Enrique Irazoqui was its editor. >> >>1982 and 1983. Red telephone, Honda 750, Mephisto II and III, and Scisys MKV >>above all. Sometimes I feel like winding my watch backwards. >> >>>The usefulness and quality of that publication >>>does not have a contemporary counterpart. I would venture to say that myself >>>and others would be willing to fork over the cost of a new chess program if we >>>could have access to a publication of that quality today. So many of the >>>posters on CCC seem to be unaware of the following facts: >>> >>> 1] the raw strength of the program is no loger an issue for 99.99% of us. >>> >>> 2] what maters to the vast majority of us is: >>> >>> a] the style and variety of play. >>> >>> b] the ability of the program to be handicaped to yield >>> a challeging and interesting opponent without throwing away >>> material or making silly moves. >>> >>> c] the ability of the program to analize our games in a manor >>> that allow us to find our mistakes and thus increase our >>> understanding of chess. >>> >>> The main problem I find in reading CCC postings is the great diversity of >>>opinions regarding the "truth," and there is no easy or reliable way to sort >>>through this maze of information. We need one objective, reliable reviewer to >>>focus on the above issues. If I can find one, just tell me where to send the >>>money! >> >>Only a few weeks ago I was hesitating about starting a new tournament, which is >>my way of getting an impression about programs. Few people seemed interested and >>I dropped the idea. A post like yours may be the excuse I need. Thanks! :) >>Enrique > >Count me in as another excuse. >Maybe we can put your results on eBay In the old times someone came to pick them up, not without me having Eggs Benedict first. History repeats itself, true? :) Enrique > and someone will bid a motorcycle:-)) >- Steve (ICD/Your Move)
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