Yes, I'm talking about real ratings and money prizes. I can't understand what's the fun in playing assisted by an engine.
A while ago I was thinking about starting to play real correspondence chess with the idea that it would be easier to get a Master title because I have some distraction and fatigue problems in otb chess, and I play better online. (I'm expert player, and not extremely far away from master level, though I still have lots to learn).
I was shocked to read that the dutch ICCF (and ICCF apparently) allows chess engine usage, and actually encourages it
Do they do this because they know it can't be prevented? Just like 'allowing' people to use opening books.
I've heard of this before, where engines are allowed in correspondance chess. But I don't understand how you would use an engine and still actually be playing the game yourself.
Any ideas?
In the end it doesn't matter if the opponent is using an engine or otherwise cheating. You are still playing chess, playing the game itself.
Yes it matter... If you want to play against a computer, you play alone...
A correspondence game takes a long time to do until a game is finish. to waste time with computer is bad... Its not like a cheater in a blitz game of 5 minutes... its worse
Agreed!, But after some looses against cheaters i learned something to minimize the occurences.
1. Negotiatiate with your opponent at the start of the game about not to use computers. If he/she confirms, there's 90% chance you'll get a clean game. If no reply means he's guilty based from my experience of engine checking the finished games.
2. Check his/her Blitz and Tactics rating(if exist) if they're far too low compared to their Correspondence Rating. I experienced loosing against somebody rated 2100+ in correspondence but found out after the game that his blitz/tactics are 1300/1500.
3. Check their looses in their finished game list. Unassisted human blunders sometimes. It was too late form me to check that my opponent had 36 winning streaks and 0 looses.
Cheers!