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Jaan Ehlvest vs Zappa (Computer)
Zappa - Ehlvest Exhibition Match (2005) (exhibition), New York, rd 4, Jul-09
Spanish Game: Closed. Bogoljubow Variation (C91)  ·  1/2-1/2

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ANALYSIS [x]
Comments by GM Ehlvest. In the last game I decided to continue to play open chess and started with 1.e2-e4, as in game two I played slow chess with 1.d2-d4 and did not get much from the opening. Computers play the same regardless of their opponent, so it means that to make a draw as white against a computer is not so difficult.Yes 17.d4-d5 was the right move against computer keeping the position as closed as possible. I of course saw this move but instead went for dynamic play where once again the computer proved that in open positions it calculates very well. A strong move as after nearly every move Bxf2 is coming. Still white has enough compensation for the pawn. The draw was imminent and I just made this move too carelessly, losing a few tempi in the endgame.This move got some critical remarks from some internet onlookers, but it is nearly impossible to make the extra pawn worth of something. Computers are not good practical players; they don’t use methods like keeping the tension in equal positions and using psychological pressure against your opponent. And a draw was agreed. Anthony: A bit of an explanation is perhaps in order here. Zappa needs a minute or so to find the drawing line for White: 1. Ne3xd5 Ne7xd5 2. Kd4xd5 Rc6-c2 3. a2-a4! Rc2-c3 4. Re1-e6! Rc3xb3 5. Re6xa6 b5xa4 6. Ra6xa4 Rb3xh3 = (-0.23) Depth: 17/35 00:01:14.98 283066kN (3775 KN/s, 18467 splits, 1617 aborts) After this Black has 2v1 on the the kingside in a rook endgame, which is drawn with perfect play. I didn’t feel like grinding out another 50 moves, so I offered the draw.1/2-1/2

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Sep-24-05  aw1988: !!!

Check it out, notes by Ehlvest!

Oct-12-05  ahmadov: <so it means that to make a draw as white against a computer is not so difficult>
I think Ehlvest is wrong in his comment on the first move. If his comment was true then the match Adams vs Hydra would not end with a disastrous 0.5:4.5 score.
Oct-12-05  csmath: A comment to offset the arrogance in Ehlvest's comments:

(a) this is the only game he earned a draw, and there is absolutely nothing he could do to win here, grinding or not since he would be the one proving the draw. Personally, if my machine was playing here, he would have been forced to play another 50 moves to show that he knows how to manage this.

(b) the other draw he got was given to him in a position computer, with a good reason, considered advantageous to itself. The draw was given to Ehlvest by the operator for whatever reason.

(c) In the other two games Ehlvest was demolished right out of the opening.

For some reason only this game is available in this database which is really funny. I would suggest Ehlvest to avoid playing with computers in the future because I don't think he'll get this lucky the second time around.

Oct-12-05  thomaspaine: <csmath> Where can I see the other Ehlvest-Zappa games?
Oct-12-05  csmath: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/acozzie2/...
Oct-26-05
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  OhioChessFan: Whew, Ehlvest has absorbed the self promotional spirit of Nimzo. I'd love to see how easily he could draw with White against Hydra.
Nov-10-05  TigerPawns: he didn't sound that arrogant!
Feb-28-09  WhiteRook48: no joke with Ehlvest!
Feb-28-09  Marmot PFL: Elvis & Zappa - both great and both died before their time.

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