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Subject: Re: Isn't Rebel GM challenge waste of time??

Author: Dann Corbit

Date: 12:24:30 01/14/00

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On January 13, 2000 at 03:52:01, Howard Exner wrote:
>On January 13, 2000 at 01:14:05, Jouni Uski wrote:
>
>>When there is much stronger program available! Just wondering...
>
>Waste of time? ... Not for me. I'm really enjoying these series of games
>vs strong humans at tournament time controls whether it comes from the GM
>challenge or avid chess who organize events like the Russek - Century series of
>games. Comp vs comp, while fun for me also, pales in comparison. The Human -
>Computer events (40/2 time controls) are too rare to pass off as a waste of
>time.
>
>These "stronger programs",as you call them, need to have their people actively
>seek similar matches or tournaments. They would also be fun to watch and no
>doubt, come under heavy scrutiny. Some are doing this.
>
>I'm looking forward to the upcoming series
>of games from Israel that will include versions of Junior, Fritz and Rebel.

I could not agree more strongly.  I enjoy these games as much or more than a
powerhouse tournament like Linares.




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