Ironically my record against GauravV is 1 win 1 draw and 13 losses, of which were in some very important late rounds in tournies. I have been talking to G for a while, and he gave no recognition that he was an engine, and the game i won, was my first game against him, since i cant get past the first 30 moves. Its really disspointing because he is part of my clan, and has discredited FHL. Sucks really...as for Stroub, i believe we played twice a month ago, and this person destroyed me no contest...when i asked him about his playing strength, and apologized for my own horrible play he said he was happy to play such a strong player that played at the same speed as him. He pretty much moved twice as fast as me, and at least twice as strong, which made me laugh because he complimented me, when easily anyone could see i wasnt even close to his league...
Originally posted by ItsYouThatIAdoreIt's a shame that cheaters infiltrate clans. I see that your clan beat us out in the rankings by only 10 points.
Ironically my record against GauravV is 1 win 1 draw and 13 losses, of which were in some very important late rounds in tournies. I have been talking to G for a while, and he gave no recognition that he was an engine, and the game i won, was my first game against him, since i cant get past the first 30 moves. Its really disspointing because he is ...[text shortened]... ugh because he complimented me, when easily anyone could see i wasnt even close to his league...
Originally posted by Nordlyshow long has Myrthir been suspected? I noticed someone made an implication in another thread back when no on would take his open invite that stayed up for weeks.
I just saw that Myrthir got banned as well. Xyr last words in the forum, a bit over a year ago, were "Good Luck all with the moderators hehehehe 😀"...
any thought on why the cheats seem to be banned all at the same time?
Originally posted by TuranthorRuss has been away on holiday and recently got back if I remember correctly. And they tend to be done in batches anyway.
how long has Myrthir been suspected? I noticed someone made an implication in another thread back when no on would take his open invite that stayed up for weeks.
any thought on why the cheats seem to be banned all at the same time?
I have played none of these banned players so have no views on whether their play seems strange. It is always easier I feel to get a feel for a game and what someones mindset is whilst you are actually playing it.
I assume in the interests of justice the evidence is placed before the players before they are banned and they are given a chance to justify their play and I must admit a few of the things I have read here are supicious as I generally find strong players always tend to be happy to discuss a game and help you improve and no matter what their language can do so in a sensible and logical fashion. It doesn't matter if their reasoning is flawed as we all make mistakes - its the process that counts.
I had a quick look at the profiles of the top few players on the site, and I must say that most of them don't post at all, and none posted anything useful!
There was a strange thread from 2003 about Akizy and his use of computer engines - did this used to be allowed on this site?
Originally posted by Fat LadyNo. But there was no enforcement of this rule until early 2005 when the game mods were established. At this point every member on the site had to acknowledge their awareness and compliance of the TOS, especially as it relates to engine use.
There was a strange thread from 2003 about Akizy and his use of computer engines - did this used to be allowed on this site?
We react on complaints received and do not investigate every player on the site. Complaints, however, should be supported with good reasoning and /or evidence.
Originally posted by XanthosNZWe were shocked to see that again one of our members was removed from this site for cheating accusations.
I do however find it funny that all the cheaters seem to find their way into Smiffy's clan.
And let us make one thing sure: The S.P.S.-Clan doesn't support the usage of any engines or other unallowed help!!!!
btw I find it funny that you also was a member. 😛
Even if it was for only 30 minutes. 😀
Originally posted by Loose ScrewShould not these "victories" be defaulted retrospectively to the losing side and the scores adjusted.
We were shocked to see that again one of our members was removed from this site for cheating accusations.
And let us make one thing sure: The S.P.S.-Clan doesn't support the usage of any engines or other unallowed help!!!!
btw I find it funny that you also was a member. 😛
Even if it was for only 30 minutes. 😀
If both sides have cheated it should be scored a draw.
Edit: I see User 209844 was also banned but he was playing at a far lower level (only 1900s)
Originally posted by Dragon FireOne of his losses was against Stroubidoul - Game 2511962. I proclaim Stroubidoul to be the Computer Engine Champion of Red Hot Pawn!
I see User 209844 was also banned but he was playing at a far lower level (only 1900s)
Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonI still don't understand something here. I chose the following game because it was played OTB, the opening was not “book”, and it was long. I let Fritz analyze my moves at 10 sec. with the threshold set at .25. Fritz made suggestions on 11 of my moves (no "?" or any gross blunders). Does that mean I matched 85 percent of the time? Somebody please clarify this for me.
GMs like Kramnik, Topalov, Fischer are in the high 60 low 70 percentile, so yeah thats impossible. Thats about as high a matchup as Jean Hebert.
Starmoves - Masscat
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 c5 3.c3 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nf3 g6 6.Bf4 Bg7 7.e3 0-0 8.Bc4 d5 9.Bb3 Bg4 10.0-0 Bxf3 11.Qxf3 e6 12.Nd2 Nh5 13.Rad1 Nxf4 14.Qxf4 Qf6 15.Qg4 Ne5 16.Qe2 h5 17.f4 Ng4 18.Nf3 Rab8 19.h3 Nh6 20.Bc2 Nf5 21.Qf2 Qe7 22.Bxf5 gxf5 23.Qg3 Kh8 24.Qf2 Rg8 25.Qe2 Bf6 26.Ne5 h4 27.Qh5+ Kg7 28.Qe2 Bxe5 29.fxe5 Kh6 30.Rf4 Rg3 31.Rdd4 Rbg8 32.Rxh4+ Kg7 33.Rhf4 Kf8 34.h4 Ke8 35.Rf2 a6 36.a4 R8g4 37.Rxg4 Rxg4 38.Rf4 Rxf4 39.exf4 Qxh4 40.Qe3 Qg4 41.Kh2 Qd1 42.a5 Qa4 43.b4 Qc6 44.Qh3 Qc4 45.Qe3 Qe4 46.Qd2 Kd7 47.g3 Kc6 48.Qd1 Kb5 49.Kh3 Kc4 50.Kh4 Kxc3 51.Qc1+ Kxb4 52.Qb2+ Kxa5 53.Qxb7 Qh1+ 54.Kg5 Qh7 55.Kf6 Qg6+ 56.Ke7 Qxg3 57.Qc7+ Kb5 58.Qc1 Qg7 59.Kd6 Qf8+ 60.Kd7 Qc5 61.Qb2+ Qb4 62.Qe2+ Qc4 63.Qb2+ Kc5 64.Qa3+ Kd4 65.Qf3 Qd3 66.Qf2+ Ke4 67.Ke7 Qe3 68.Qxe3+ Kxe3 69.Kxf7 d4 70.Kxe6 d3 71.Kf6 d2 72.e6 d1Q 73.e7 Qd7 0-1