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Now Ilya Smirin (2705) takes on the computers
31.03.2002 The experienced GM Boris Gulko, Elo 2602, lost 3-5 against the world's top programs. Now the organisers of the online man vs machine challenge, ChessBase and Kasparov Chess, are upping the ante. Ilya Smirin has a hundred points more than Gulko – in fact he is the world's number 15 player. From April 14 to 28 he will attempt to show the electronic pretenders who is the master. Full information is available on our special coverage page...

 


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