01 Sep 05
Originally posted by ExyWhy not if he thought he wouldn't or couldn't get caught? He had an entire gaggle of sycophants fawning over his greatness in these forums; maybe that's what he psychologically craved since he could never reach the top levels of OTB. Who knows? Who cares?
Would a FIDE referee really take the trouble to cheat on a very public chess site? You realise that Pulsatilla has actually met this man, don't you?
01 Sep 05
Originally posted by Bobson 94Let's ask no1. He seems to be able to read Afro's mind.
I thought a certain integrity was required to become a FIDE referee. However, his occupation (if IronMan31 is indeed xxxxxx) does not immediately make him innocent.
However, I can't be the only one curious as to what he has to say on this matter...
01 Sep 05
Originally posted by fierytormentYou would be wrong; not even Kasparov matched up to the levels IM did in correspondence games.
Personally, I think there is reasonable doubt. I'm not saying he wasn't cheating, but I think a very high level player probably would match up to engine at a fairly high percentage rate.
01 Sep 05
Originally posted by seraphimvultureWhat's there to read? The position wasn't resignable and I don't believe that out of 2000 games he all of a sudden decided to resign one. An engine looking down a perfectly played line might see a serious disadvantage, but a player would prefer for his opponent to actually at least gain some material before resigning. No mate threats, even material and a POSSIBILITY of losing the exchange and he resigned?? Give me a break!
Let's ask no1. He seems to be able to read Afro's mind.
01 Sep 05
Originally posted by no1marauderThere is speculation, speculation and damn speculation...
What's there to read? The position wasn't resignable and I don't believe that out of 2000 games he all of a sudden decided to resign one. An engine looking down a perfectly played line might see a serious disadvantage, but a player would prefer for his opponent to actually at least gain some material before resigning. No mate threats, even material and a POSSIBILITY of losing the exchange and he resigned?? Give me a break!