{"product_id":"9784871878012","title":"How Computers Play Chess","description":"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.\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ishi Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038736793840,"sku":"9784871878012","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9784871878012_p0.jpg?v=1763715009","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9784871878012","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}