This has to be a very weak computer NOT the program.........

[Dirt]

It means that humans who use part of their training to memorize opening lines that they can use against the computer may score better against computers at blitz

So Hikaru won because he has a better memory than the computer? :-)

I wonder if it was largely a time management issue. After 180 moves Rybka might have been thinking only a ply or two deep.

[pichy]

It means that humans who use part of their training to memorize opening lines that they can use against the computer may score better against computers at blitz

So Hikaru won because he has a better memory than the computer?

I wonder if it was largely a time management issue. After 180 moves Rybka might have been thinking only a ply or two deep.

I don't think that is the case, Hikaru probably knew a few opening lines and the expected responses to those lines, but both the computer was using its opening repertoire and GM Nakamura was using his brain. But don't forget that the computer still hold an edge whereas it can use its endgame database and GM Nakamura endgame knowledge might not be as good as Rybka Database.

[Dirt]

But don't forget that the computer still hold an edge whereas it can use its endgame database and GM Nakamura endgame knowledge might not be as good as Rybka Database.

I don't think Rybka has how to win with six bishops in its database.

[pichy]

But don't forget that the computer still hold an edge whereas it can use its endgame database and GM Nakamura endgame knowledge might not be as good as Rybka Database.

I don't think Rybka has how to win with six bishops in its database.

GM Nakamura could have selected to promote to a Queen, but he was having fun, and selected 6 bishops, even if he only needed two bishops to execute a mate

PS: remember he was playing at a very fast time control and selected bishops to continue playing fast