Computer Chess

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Tito

There is a VERY cool web site for the history of computer chess to go along with the terrestial exhibit at the Computer History Museum. Included online are some pretty cool papers I plan to go through when time permits, along with some geekishly cool archival photos and interactive demonstrations. Most Highly recommended.

Engraving of The Turk
1789
Courtesy of the Library Company of Philadelphia
L062302012

In 1770, Hungarian inventor Wolfgang von Kempelen created a chess-playing automaton called The Turk whose human-like playing qualities amazed audiences across Europe and America. Some observers guessed the secret that was a mystery for most of its career: the source of its playing strength was a human chess player hidden inside.

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