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Subject: Re: Audio Interview with Professor Robert Hyatt

Author: Colin Frayn

Date: 02:06:29 02/09/00

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>>Does anyone seriously believe what he said about computers not playing better
>>with increased ply, or at least asymptotically slowing down?  I have 600 games
>>against Crafty which prove the opposite.
>
>I didn't say that.  I said "there is plenty of evidence that says that an
>additional ply is _always_ good."  Either you misunderstood, or I did a
>horrible job of answering that question.

Sorry - no I worded that badly.  I _know_ that you don't believe it, it's just
that you hinted that others _do_.

>>Thanks for the advice, Prof. Hyatt.  That world title's mine next time  :)
>>*grin*
>
>Exactly how are you going to arrange for that "good luck" factor you need so
>badly?  :)

Luck? Bah!  I just need a 256 processor supercomputer.  Not a problem :)
By my meagre mathematical calculations and a little experimenting, I reckon that
should give me the extra 700 ELO-ish needed to be in with a chance of a win :)

If anyone wishes to donate me said supercomputer then feel free to email me on
the above address.

Cheers,
Colin

P.S. Never underestimate beginner programs - no matter how bad they are now :)



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