Beyond Deep Blue: Chess in the Stratosphere Contributor(s): Newborn, Monty (Author) |
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ISBN: 0857293400 ISBN-13: 9780857293404 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | History - Computers | Intelligence (ai) & Semantics - Games & Activities | Chess |
Dewey: 004.019 |
LCCN: 2011925548 |
Physical Information: 0.91" H x 9.48" W x 6.63" (1.28 lbs) 300 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: More than a decade has passed since IBM's Deep Blue computer stunned the world by defeating Garry Kasparov, the world chess champion at that time. Following Deep Blue's retirement, there has been a succession of better and better chess playing computers, or chess engines, and today there is little question that the world's best engines are stronger at the game than the world's best human players. Beyond Deep Blue: Chess in the Stratosphere tells the continuing story of the chess engine and its steady improvement from its victory over Garry Kasparov to ever-greater heights. The book provides analysis of the games alongside a detailed examination of the remarkable technological progress made by the engines - asking the questions which one is best, how good is it, and how much better can it get.
This fascinating account of the ongoing evolution of computer chess will appeal to both the general reader and to specialists in A.I. and computing. Chess players and aficionados will also appreciate this remarkable insight into the new superstars of the classic game. |