24 Jan 07
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Originally posted by Dragon Fireeven I have beat an engine
How can this be? I beat and drew with him
Game 2211536 and Game 2211551
and I cannot beat an engine.
Game 1900846
24 Jan 07
Originally posted by Dragon FireMaybe he wasn't using an engine then, or maybe he was a weaker one like GauravV. Maybe he only used them for tournaments, etc...
How can this be? I beat and drew with him
Game 2211536 and Game 2211551
and I cannot beat an engine.
24 Jan 07
Originally posted by Ramiri15But I beat him in a tournament Tournament 1160 and he seemed such a nice guy I even had him in my buddy list.
Maybe he wasn't using an engine then, or maybe he was a weaker one like GauravV. Maybe he only used them for tournaments, etc...
He even voiced concerns to me about other possible cheats.
Is it possible he reached a peak then used an engine to climb higher. If so his real grade is 1800-2000 so this would shoot down my earlier post when I stated that I felt players of that level wouldn't cheat.
I didn't even suspect User 267768 who I lost to twice and also had in my buddy list.
Am I just naive or simply too trusting?
24 Jan 07
Originally posted by Dragon FireHow the hell could you miss those two?
But I beat him in a tournament Tournament 1160 and he seemed such a nice guy I even had him in my buddy list.
He even voiced concerns to me about other possible cheats.
Is it possible he reached a peak then used an engine to climb higher. If so his real grade is 1800-2000 so this would shoot down my earlier post when I stated that I felt players of ...[text shortened]... who I lost to twice and also had in my buddy list.
Am I just naive or simply too trusting?
24 Jan 07
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Originally posted by Dragon FireYou know I think people around 1800-1900 might be most likely to cheat. At that level one is right around the cusp of being very good (in my opinion) and obviously cares enough about the game to have already studied a lot. So, if someone around there is frustrated with xys level of play or feels xe can't get over the hump and become an elite player, there probably is a greater temptation to cheat than at any other time.
But I beat him in a tournament Tournament 1160 and he seemed such a nice guy I even had him in my buddy list.
He even voiced concerns to me about other possible cheats.
Is it possible he reached a peak then used an engine to climb higher. If so his real grade is 1800-2000 so this would shoot down my earlier post when I stated that I felt players of who I lost to twice and also had in my buddy list.
Am I just naive or simply too trusting?
25 Jan 07
I dunno who ironman31 is as this was before my time, however I did encounter the phenomenon known as MaryAnn and her outlandish posts. I don't have time to go through ironman31 posting history but it should be pointed out that one's posts are not necessarily an indication of one's chess ability. MaryAnn was a 1200 trying to be a 2400 through computer use.
By the same token ironman31 could have been a 2400 wannabe through computer use but much much lower in OTB/without outside help. You would be surprised at how some of those with "high rankings" in CC perform OTB/places like PlayChess. That's why if you are ranked say 2000 here and are up to 500 points below on PlayChess/OTB then you need to put your house in order.
27 Jan 07
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What engine did IM31 use? I tried him against Fritz 10 (single process), and Deep Junior 10 (dual processor), and didnt get great results, alot of them were 2nd or 3rd choices, which suggests he used something else, I heard from someone it was Deep Junior, but Im sure it must have been an older version
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by Dragon FireCan I be on your buddy list?
But I beat him in a tournament Tournament 1160 and he seemed such a nice guy I even had him in my buddy list.
He even voiced concerns to me about other possible cheats.
Is it possible he reached a peak then used an engine to climb higher. If so his real grade is 1800-2000 so this would shoot down my earlier post when I stated that I felt players of ...[text shortened]... who I lost to twice and also had in my buddy list.
Am I just naive or simply too trusting?
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by Ramiri15I have to agree with you there. I hope I never reach that "hump" or just fly right past it! 😵
You know I think people around 1800-1900 might be most likely to cheat. At that level one is right around the cusp of being very good (in my opinion) and obviously cares enough about the game to have already studied a lot. So, if someone around there is frustrated with xys level of play or feels xe can't get over the hump and become an elite player, there probably is a greater temptation to cheat than at any other time.
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by Ramiri15Maybe (as in the case of Steve66) who I think was rated at about that level but the point is they then rise above that rating (ie to 2200-2300+)
You know I think people around 1800-1900 might be most likely to cheat. At that level one is right around the cusp of being very good (in my opinion) and obviously cares enough about the game to have already studied a lot. So, if someone around there is frustrated with xys level of play or feels xe can't get over the hump and become an elite player, there probably is a greater temptation to cheat than at any other time.
27 Jan 07
Originally posted by Ramiri15That is a groundless assumption as anyone can cheat. The difference with this site and the likes of PlayChess is that at PlayChess cheats are caught at the roots, whilst here it is after they climb up the ladders, leaving a long cheat trail.
You know I think people around 1800-1900 might be most likely to cheat. At that level one is right around the cusp of being very good (in my opinion) and obviously cares enough about the game to have already studied a lot. So, if someone around there is frustrated with xys level of play or feels xe can't get over the hump and become an elite player, there probably is a greater temptation to cheat than at any other time.
In fact at PlayChess most of those caught cheating are usually below 1500.
28 Jan 07
Originally posted by z00tsomebody said that ironman31 is currently cyrano, the number 1 player in gameknot.com ... its that true ?
I dunno who [b]ironman31 is as this was before my time, however I did encounter the phenomenon known as MaryAnn and her outlandish posts. I don't have time to go through ironman31 posting history but it should be pointed out that one's posts are not necessarily an indication of one's chess ability. MaryAnn was a 1200 trying to be a 2400 ...[text shortened]... and are up to 500 points below on PlayChess/OTB then you need to put your house in order.[/b]