GAME 73
In a French Tarrasch, Komodo holds firm and Houdini can't find a way to play for an advantage. The game is drawn. Komodo leads by +4 =68 -1.
Komodo 8CPU v Houdini 8CPU Match (2 hours + 30 secs)
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Game 73 - Komodo holds firm in a French Tarrasch.
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Game 74 - Houdini exchange sac sparks momentary interest
GAME 74
Houdini holds the black side of this French Tarrasch line just as easily, then sparks some interest with an exchange sac on f3. However, this fails to achieve anything and the game ends in yet another draw. Komodo leads by +4 =69 -1.
Houdini holds the black side of this French Tarrasch line just as easily, then sparks some interest with an exchange sac on f3. However, this fails to achieve anything and the game ends in yet another draw. Komodo leads by +4 =69 -1.
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Re: Game 74 - Houdini exchange sac sparks momentary interest
are you going to go until game 150 to reach a 6-win outcome?
this seems to be a longer affair than Karpov-Kasparov back then.
this seems to be a longer affair than Karpov-Kasparov back then.
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Re: Game 74 - Houdini exchange sac sparks momentary interest
I have the match set up to play 100 games if necessary.Lyudmil Tsvetkov wrote:are you going to go until game 150 to reach a 6-win outcome?
this seems to be a longer affair than Karpov-Kasparov back then.
I thought that would be plenty.

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Re: Game 74 - Houdini exchange sac sparks momentary interest
so what happens if Komodo does not score 6 wins until then?Graham Banks wrote:I have the match set up to play 100 games if necessary.Lyudmil Tsvetkov wrote:are you going to go until game 150 to reach a 6-win outcome?
this seems to be a longer affair than Karpov-Kasparov back then.
I thought that would be plenty.
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Re: Game 74 - Houdini exchange sac sparks momentary interest
Haven't decided yet. Will either extend the match or do a Campomanes.Lyudmil Tsvetkov wrote:so what happens if Komodo does not score 6 wins until then?Graham Banks wrote:I have the match set up to play 100 games if necessary.Lyudmil Tsvetkov wrote:are you going to go until game 150 to reach a 6-win outcome?
this seems to be a longer affair than Karpov-Kasparov back then.
I thought that would be plenty.
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Game 75 - Houdini gains spatial edge, but Komodo equalises
GAME 75
Houdini elects to give up a pawn to gain a spatial edge. Komodo gives the pawn back to gain near equality. Even though Houdini is left with a passed pawn on e6 and more active pieces, there is no way to take advantage of either. Most of the pieces come off to leave a knight and pawns ending that is drawn. Komodo leads by +4 =70 -1.
Houdini elects to give up a pawn to gain a spatial edge. Komodo gives the pawn back to gain near equality. Even though Houdini is left with a passed pawn on e6 and more active pieces, there is no way to take advantage of either. Most of the pieces come off to leave a knight and pawns ending that is drawn. Komodo leads by +4 =70 -1.
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Game 76 - Houdini gives up pawn, but no disadvantage
GAME 76
As black, Houdini gives up a clear pawn, but the game reaches an early rook and pawns ending, in which the extra pawn is inconsequential. Another draw, leaving Komodo ahead by +4 =71 -1.
As black, Houdini gives up a clear pawn, but the game reaches an early rook and pawns ending, in which the extra pawn is inconsequential. Another draw, leaving Komodo ahead by +4 =71 -1.
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Game 77 - Caro-Kann line, but no real excitement - drawn.
GAME 77
A Caro-Kann line, but no real excitement is forthcoming. Mass exchanges lead to another drawish endgame in which Houdini takes the perpetual check on offer. Komodo leads by +4 =72 -1.
A Caro-Kann line, but no real excitement is forthcoming. Mass exchanges lead to another drawish endgame in which Houdini takes the perpetual check on offer. Komodo leads by +4 =72 -1.
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Game 78 - another draw. Komodo leads by +4 =73 -1.
GAME 78
Although Komodo plays the opening slightly differently, there is still no advantage for either side. After the rooks all come off, the queens and a pair of knights follow to leave a knight and pawns ending. There is plenty of play left, but the draw is never in doubt. Komodo leads by +4 =73 -1.
Although Komodo plays the opening slightly differently, there is still no advantage for either side. After the rooks all come off, the queens and a pair of knights follow to leave a knight and pawns ending. There is plenty of play left, but the draw is never in doubt. Komodo leads by +4 =73 -1.
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