How Computers Play Chess by David N L Levy

How Computers Play Chess by David N L Levy

It now appears possible - even likely - that within a few decades and within certain specialized domains, the computer will be more intelligent than we ourselves. What was unimaginable a few years ago is happening today with alarming rapidity. A small piece of silicon, no larger than a thumbnail, can exhibit more intelligence than the best human brains. This book attempts to satisfy two different goals. It presents a comprehensive history of computer chess along with many rare examples of the play of early programs. These examples contain both amazing strokes of brilliance and inexplicable catastrophes; they will give the reader a dear perspective of the pioneer days of computer chess. In contrast, contemporary programs are capable of defeating International Grandmasters; the text contains several recent examples including a remarkable victory over former World Champion Anatoly Karpov. The remainder of the book is devoted to an explanation of how the various parts of a chess program are designed and how they function. Readers who have no knowledge of computers will gain insight into how they think. Readers who own a personal computer and who want to write their own chess programs will find sufficient information in this book to enable them to make a good start.

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ISBN 13	9784871878012
ISBN 10	4871878015
Titre	How Computers Play Chess
Auteur	David N L Levy
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Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Ishi Press
Année de publication	2009-04-06
Nombre de pages	260
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