Originally posted by no1marauderYou're not even tip-toeing near the notion that IM may not have the same frame of mind as you have, no1. Or that ANY grandmaster has the same frame of mind as you. You're not even a grandmaster, for that matter.
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!
Originally posted by seraphimvultureNo, I'm not; but I've studied literally thousands of Grandmaster games and read books by the greatest players in the 20th Century. My opinion stands based on my experience and knowledge; do you anything to offer besides "Well, you never know??".
You're not even tip-toeing near the notion that IM may not have the same frame of mind as you have, no1. Or that ANY grandmaster has the same frame of mind as you. You're not even a grandmaster, for that matter.
Originally posted by no1marauderI appreciate your efforts and understand your motives - but - are those games that you've been studying so hard OTB or Correspondence where any level of database analysis is permissible?
No, I'm not; but I've studied literally thousands of Grandmaster games and read books by the greatest players in the 20th Century. My opinion stands based on my experience and knowledge; do you anything to offer besides "Well, you never know??".
Originally posted by fierytormentIt's not even mathematically possible to use more than half of a 14 day timebank in 10 days unless you pack all your moves into one or two days. He was one of top 200 active players in the month of August and that was typical. Stop the BS.
In both games I believe he used over half of his timebank, but I'm positive on the 70 move one.
Originally posted by ExyBoth. No one consistently matches up almost 100% with an engine unless they are using an engine. Your hero was a cheat.
I appreciate your efforts and understand your motives - but - are those games that you've been studying so hard OTB or Correspondence where any level of database analysis is permissible?
Originally posted by no1marauderSteady on, No1, he wasn't "my hero", I've never, ever, claimed he was. What I want to know is why a FIDE ref is taking the risk of ruining his reputation by cheating to the degree you suggest on a very public website?
Both. No one consistently matches up almost 100% with an engine unless they are using an engine. Your hero was a cheat.
I'd also like to know whether the Game Mods / Admins gave him a chance to defend himself or if they already have some proof that either he isn't who he appears to be, or that Russ' new code has detected engine activity in his profile?