Steve B wrote:
anyway i see Kaufman is now finally being taken to task but good on the Rybka site for his choice of Elhvest
so i guess i was just one of the first to voice dissent
Ahead Of The Curve Regards
Steve
Wouldn't really mattered who he'd chosen as there would still be people moaning and groaning.
Regards, Graham.
yes i can just see the complaints coming in fast and furious if Kaufman chose Nakamura
..somehow.. i just dont think so..(of course i can see Ehlvest complaining )
but you are right about something though..
i and others would still call the match itself bizarre because of the goofy match terms and therefore not very interesting
so basically there are two bollixed up parts to this challenge
Ehlvest
Terms of play
Non Event Regards
Steve
Usually the silent majority keep quiet. It's always a vocal minority who make all the noise.
This is a well established maxim regarding most things in life.
Regards, Graham.
actually if not for vocal minorities speaking up..
an internet forumn like this would look kinda empty
Steve B wrote:
actually if not for vocal minorities speaking up..
an internet forumn like this would look kinda empty
My Best Regards
Steve
Tell you what - I'll start a poll to get people's opinions on the match, then we can both see where we stand.
The choices will be:
- I'm looking forward to the match
- Neutral
- I'm not interested
Steve B wrote:
actually if not for vocal minorities speaking up..
an internet forumn like this would look kinda empty
My Best Regards
Steve
Tell you what - I'll start a poll to get people's opinions on the match, then we can both see where we stand.
The choices will be:
- I'm looking forward to the match
- Neutral
- I'm not interested
Regards, Graham.
can i ask what exactly this accomplishes?
if 17 people vote they are interested and 13 are not i and others are then suddenly supposed to be interested in the match as it stands now??
or if vice versa i am supposed to feel that i am right?
do you always go along with the majority on everything Graham?
personally i think its silly
however if you want to start a poll at least ask the right question
such as..
who would you rather see play?
Ehlvest
Nakamura
Benjamin
and another poll
would you prefer the match be played on these terms or normal match terms
the questions will dictate the response Regards
Steve
Steve B wrote:
actually if not for vocal minorities speaking up..
an internet forumn like this would look kinda empty
My Best Regards
Steve
Tell you what - I'll start a poll to get people's opinions on the match, then we can both see where we stand.
The choices will be:
- I'm looking forward to the match
- Neutral
- I'm not interested
Regards, Graham.
can i ask what exactly this accomplishes?
if 17 people vote they are interested and 13 are not i and others are then suddenly supposed to be interested in the match as it stands now??
or if vice versa i am supposed to feel that i am right?
do you always go along with the majority on everything Graham?
personally i think its silly
however if you want to start a poll at least ask the right question
such as..
who would you rather see play?
Ehlvest
Nakamura
Benjamin
and another poll
would you prefer the match be played on these terms or normal match terms
the questions will dictate the response Regards
Steve
Graham Banks wrote:Larry Kaufman on the Rybka forum:
I've made my choice for the 11,000 dollar challenge match (see "match offer" for details) in which Rybka will play only Black and without book after move three. It will be GM Ehlvest (again), FIDE rating 2643. He is currently #4 in the U.S. and #70 in the world, and has been as high as World #5 around 1990. Although he lost the previous pawn-handicap match to Rybka, he showed great mental toughness and character in scoring 2 out of the last 3 games in that match despite having already lost the match and all chance for a money prize.
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"...Although he lost the previous pawn-handicap match to Rybka, he showed great mental toughness and character..."
does anyone really think that Ehlvest mental toughness and great character makes this match exciting? HELLO!! - Ehlvest got whooped! We need someone that can play BETTER!
bad choice ..BORING -- they should have worked it out with Nakamura .... but it's their money ..so not much I can do about it .... I'm surprised ony 6 applied - what were the restricitions?
MikeB wrote:
does anyone really think that Ehlvest mental toughness and great character makes this match exciting? HELLO!! - Ehlvest got whooped! We need someone that can play BETTER!
bad choice ..BORING -- they should have worked it out with Nakamura .... but it's their money
Michael[/color]
there ya go
right on the money!
oddly there are some who are actually interested to see the match to see if Ehlvest can improve his play??
its one thing to watch Rybka play(even i am interested in that) but to follow the match to watch Ehlvest ??
