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Fischer vs Computer Match in Philippines

Post by gregorytopov » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:35 pm

Breaking news on the front page @ http://www.academicchess.com/

BREAKING NEWS!!

(complete story to be in Cal Chess Journal this Month)

FISCHER CHALLENGES IBM TO MATCH

Bobby Fischer challenged IBM to a simultaneous exhibit claiming he could
beat 25 Deep Blue Computers at one time. The secret deal was discovered
by a Phillipine source and Fischer confidant last month and reported to
a Cal Chess reporter. Public press releases are expected earlier next
week.

A simul match against Deep Blue would be an outstanding feat considering
in 1997, a single Deep Blue computer defeated World Chess Champion Gary
Kasparov in a 6 game match. Reportedly, Fischer challenged the 25 Deep
Blue Computers not only for money, but in order to prove once and for
all that he is a superior player to Kasparov. When asked why he would
not challenge Kasparov directly, Fischer answered curtly, "That
guy doesn't have any money."

Fischer agreed to do the match only under the following 5 conditions:
1. IBM gets 25 full blown Deep Blue Computers lined up to play. No PCs
allowed. 2. The computers must be self contained and not connected to
the internet, and no GMs are allowed to come within 50 feet of
the machines during the match. 3. Fischer gets a single Deep Blue computer
in his Philippine apartment so that he can fairly prepare for the match.
3. Win or lose the match Fischer takes home $1,000,000.00 4. Fischer is
allowed to call off the match at anytime before, during or after the match.
5. And most importantly, no cameras will be allowed in the playing hall
during the match.

IBM already agreed to the terms and has shipped an IBM mainframe computer
loaded with Deep Blue software to Fischer in the Philippines. Fischer
brags that it took 20 guys to lift the computer up the stairs to his apartment,
and he has already outfitted the machine with a 25 inch plasma screen
monitor. Fischer said he had to install two heavy duty air conditioning
systems to offset the heat produced by the massive computer.

Last week the match suffered a set back when Philippine police raided
Fischer's home and were mystified by the Toyota-sized computer in
his living room. According to one source, Fischer was inviting friends
over regularly for video game parties on the world's fastest computer.
Apparently the computer was draining huge amounts of electricity, and
Fischer's monthly electric bill was over $3000, and this coupled
with Fischer's wacky behavior, led authorities to believe that Fischer
was operating an illicit substance manufacturing plant in his residence.
Fischer was detained briefly but released after the confusion was cleared.
Fischer declined comment but said through an attorney that he plans
to write a book about the ordeal entitled "I Was Raided and Arrested
by Philippine Police." The book will be offered on a website that
is being created to cover the match.

According to Fischer's attorney, Fischer still plans to hold the match
despite the glitch with Phillipine authorities. Although no date has been
set, sources estimate the match will take place early 2005.

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Post by gmiller » Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:58 pm

It won't be April fools day in the US for another five hours.

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Post by hamot » Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:20 pm

gmiller wrote:It won't be April fools day in the US for another five hours.
:lol:

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Post by keithstuart » Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:34 am

It was posted to Early for the UK too ;)

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Post by mic » Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:53 am

:?: april fools everyone...i thought fischer married a young hungarian girl and was in that part of the world because of the russian radiation field that affected his brain waves. was it true his mother was a russian spy or just a doctor? :oops: :evil: :roll: :wink: :wink:

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Post by phishhead » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:44 pm

mic wrote::?: april fools everyone...i thought fischer married a young hungarian girl and was in that part of the world because of the russian radiation field that affected his brain waves. was it true his mother was a russian spy or just a doctor? :oops: :evil: :roll: :wink: :wink:
its conversial, but believed to be a spy, or just some nut that was very active in communisim.

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boycott fischer!!!!

Post by mic » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:26 pm

I say we should boycott Bobby Fischer....everyone knows the reasons so why rehash same old BS about the psycho man. He must be out of money and girlfriends. Although, he should beable to find a 19 year old girl in the phillipines....Please...everyone stop kissing this guys bottom...it stinks.

Mic :) :D :lol:
enjoyed chess for thirty years...have lots of books and mags but never time to study. Maybe when I retire...chess strength has gone done ratings are unrealistic

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Post by redketchuplover » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:17 am

Tobey Maguire will be portraying Bobby Fischer in a movie titled Pawn Sacrifice.

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Post by jsnyder » Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:37 am

tobey? wow.. thanks for the news

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Post by gmiller » Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:09 pm

Looks like a release date in 2013:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596345/
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