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Subject: Re: Chess-Computer comparisation at clubkasparov.com

Author: James Robertson

Date: 21:02:22 01/09/00

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On January 09, 2000 at 18:40:34, Amir Ban wrote:

>On January 09, 2000 at 18:21:53, James Robertson wrote:
>
>>>
>>>Why Shredder ? I read it twice and I haven't got a clue (except that he's your
>>>friend).
>>>
>>>Amir
>>
>>I think Bruce's words were an overstatement; there is nothing specifically
>>against Shredder there.
>>
>>But that fact that it is never mentioned Shredder won the WCCC is telling
>>enough.
>>
>>James
>
>Actually it is mentioned. Both Shredder 2 and Shredder 4 are discussed, with a
>mention of both their world titles.

Ok, I missed that. My complaint was based on what was not said, and now that I
see it was said, I have no complaint about his Shredder comments.

But I am still miffed at his derisive anti-crafty comments.

James


>
>On the other hand, Hiarcs and Junior, two former world champions, are mentioned
>derisively as Fritz accessories, with no mention of their titles, or anything
>else for that matter. I would have loved to read a protest by Bruce on this
>account.
>
>I think Stefan MK has a fine program, but you have to be pretty biased to read
>here a specific attack on Shredder.
>
>Amir



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