23 Sep 09
Originally posted by Goshengreat video, dude gets carried away in his analysis, older version of Rybka never even saw the knight move!
What does try to flag mean? Win on time?
Here's the game 2 commentary I found. anyone seen game 1?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QcyN8ENkyI&feature=video_response
23 Sep 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieLOL yeah. You should be able to find the part two of the vid. It's amazing that Kasparov was able to find a move a computer couldn't! I don't care if it's an older version of Rybka.
great video, dude gets carried away in his analysis, older version of Rybka never even saw the knight move!
23 Sep 09
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Originally posted by Varenkathe guy said it hadn't find it at depth 12. on a slow computer, maybe a laptop, that might take a while. my rybka 2.2 finds Nf6+ at 14 plies.
Fritz 5.32 takes 20 seconds. What version of Rybka failed? Rybka 2.3.2a takes about 1 second.
a good example on how pruning algorithms ignore moves. for a human Nf6+ is probably one of first ones to look, and I certainly would've played it without batting an eye in blitz. the only thing I'm surprised about it is that it's not a checkmate right there.
25 Sep 09
Originally posted by chouxAlthough marred by to many short draws, this match featured some excellent chess played by two of the best of all time. It's a pity they don't like each other.😏
Will anyone on this site be giving commentary for the twelve game re-match between Kasparov (46) and Karpov (58)?
"The Valencia rematch is being held on the 25th anniversary of that match, which ended in a draw because officials feared for the health of both competitors.In the 1984 match Kasparov was losing five games to nil after his aggressive starts were e ...[text shortened]... from The Guardian, http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/sep/21/karpov-kasparov-chess-rematch.
25 Sep 09
Originally posted by bill718Karpov probably likes Kasparov a lot more than he likes Korchnoi.
Although marred by to many short draws, this match featured some excellent chess played by two of the best of all time. It's a pity they don't like each other.😏
i think they should play longer games.