Author: Albert Silver
Date: 07:24:49 02/27/00
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On February 26, 2000 at 09:43:15, Georg Langrath wrote:
>Yes the chesscomputers of today are great for both strong and weak players.
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>But I can not understand how the programmers shall do, to make us think that we
>need new chessprograms in future. I mean the programs of today already have
>everything and more to that.
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>Georg
By this I presume you mean that they all play IM level and have some basic
database features, but to tell you the truth I believe there is room for
improvement on all levels. I don't mean just by squeezing out those last 20-30
elo points in regards to playing strength, but in balancing their tactical
ability and knowledge of the game among other things. The program misjudge
_many_ positions and though they are a great help for analyzing, they are a far
cry from perfect. Perhaps when they are all playing at 2700 OTB, I'll be singing
another tune, but for the moment that is where I stand. Even the playing
experience varies as their respective styles vary enormously as well. And all
this is just about the engine. As for the features, I think there is ample room
for improvement for all.
Albert Silver
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>On February 26, 2000 at 01:35:49, C McClain Morris wrote:
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>>Man, I like playing Junior6, Fritz6, Crafty17.07, Hiarcs 7.32 or even Hiarcs
>>6.00 or Junior 6.0. What human component could analyse the way they do. And
>>after they kick you tail 5 games in a row in 3 minute blitz, you don't have to
>>hear a snide remark. They don't have kids running around the house while you are
>>trying to play a serious game with a friend, and you don't have to worry about
>>drinking your soda only to find that your 2 year old has dropped your knight in
>>your glass. Kid's really like to abuse knights for some reason.
>>Always ready for a game. Always ready to help you improve your game. Maybe GM
>>Bronstein is right: the future of chess is computers. All of the above are great
>>Chess Programs.
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>>CMcClain Morris
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