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Originally Posted by Yeti
that is a terrible analogy
I understand it's not a perfect analogy, but I think it conveys the main points, namely that
-just because you can develop a high level of skill in something in the comfort of your home doesn't mean you'll excel in applying those skills in a high-pressure environment,
-excelling at the highest levels requires more than just the raw skills of making good chess moves.
- there are differences in playing style between computers and humans, and it would take time to adapt.
That being said, it's an interesting question. If you compare other games, it's pretty clear that you could become world class in backgammon just by training with the computer. In poker you'd have no chance, since such a big part of the game is identifying and exploiting sub-optimal strategies in your opponents. Chess lies somewhere in between. You could get very good, but imo not reach a professional level.