ColonelCrockett: I understand what you are saying, but I play chess for enjoyment and relaxation ... having to remember all my past games, write things down and go back to them is not part of that regime. I can admire when someone does something brilliantly, who knows, if I spent hours studying each game maybe I could find the the same (not saying I definitely would, or that it takes those with the ability that amount of time) but that is not why I play.

Actually I prefer the variants where there are less chess books, histories of games and chess programs, because I feel I am usually on a more even playing field, but even here there are some that frustrate me because they are too good (for me) ... I want to play in even contests not be overrun everytime.