Yesterday while looking through the bookshelf for a chess book I
noticed my chess set and decided to take it out, set it up and play
through a few games. With the sole exception of a game against the
wife's cousin at the family reunion back in July, it's the first time
I have actually fondled a set in 2-3 years. It was a weird sensation
after using Fritz for so long a time.
IM Jeremy Silman called chess engines “screaming apes” and
pointed out they light up the sky as they point out a missed tactic,
or give us a number showing that one side or the other is a hair
better or worse than the author claimed and when the alarm bell goes
off, the average player thinks the author is wrong and as a result,
nothing about the concept
the author is trying to teach is learned. Read article.
He makes a good point, but I have long since passed the point where I
am trying to learn anything and become a better player. These days I
am content to run through GM games on Fritz and just watch them play
and so the set went back in the bookcase. Am I wrong?
Anyway, for all U.S. readers, have a happy Thanksgiving and for others who aren't enjoying a long holiday weekend, have a good rest of the week and be thankful anyway. Hope to be back next week
Anyway, for all U.S. readers, have a happy Thanksgiving and for others who aren't enjoying a long holiday weekend, have a good rest of the week and be thankful anyway. Hope to be back next week
I for one am thankful I found your blog and that you continue to devote time to sharing the fruits of your research and your experiences. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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