- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (6 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806907177
- ISBN-13: 978-0806907178
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,172,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An introduction to the principles of computer chess play. Helps the player to plan, understand a goal and visualize the steps to get there. Deals with exploiting the computer's inability to look far enough ahead. Includes an interview with Don Maddox who reveals the hidden weaknesses of the DEEP BLUE program.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The title of the book is actually a bit misleading since it represents a very good grounding on how to play chess, computer or otherwise. It is written in an entertaining style which will appeal to all ages, and includes an interesting section on the Kasparov-Deep Blue match. The reader is given a good grounding in the three phases of the game, without being over-technical. I'd thoroughly recommend it as a first chess book.
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A Fine Basic Introduction -
8 Aug 2002
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to the Game of Chess. Suggests and offers examples, to practice on your computer, of basic mates and elementary endgames. The book is written in a friendly style that is unlikely to intimidate one new to Chess. As such the book is suitable for individuals with no prior knowledge of the game and particularly appropriate when included with the gift of a chess computer (or chess software) to such an individual.
Unfortunately I was disappointed. I was looking for something that built on and expanded Julio Kaplan's "How to Get the Most from Your Chess Computer" RHM Press 1980. For a (more) rigorous examination of how computers play chess and advanced methods of employing the computer to improve your game I highly recommend Kaplan's work.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
To read this book is to win both computer and human
11 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
This book is good for beginners and intermediate players. It doesn't give you 101 chess opening but it can lead you to more than 101 opening. The author summarizes opening ideas and clarifies middle-game stretegies. It might be better if you buy this book accompanied with a good chess-opening book, then read opening tactics and compare to this book.
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