Author: Brian Richardson
Date: 10:24:26 06/15/00
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I simply ordered all of the back issues. Along with the Year 2000 subscription going forward, the total was $418 (with various discounts). Was it worth it? Well, it really depends on what you are looking for. Given my level of interest in computer chess, for me it was. Many of the articles are compliations of games played. These are of less interest to me (at this point). About once a year there was a really good piece on programming. Some years there were none. Of course, the editors depend upon contributors for articles. The three articles on temporal difference learning alone are _very_ interesting. Also, some on singular extensions. I have not figured either topic out yet, but they will keep me busy for a long time if I ever run out of tactical tweaks to Tinker (first verion of learning implemented, now on to a book). In addition, the articals have complete references, which I have yet to follow up on. There is also the "historical" value one could attach to simply having the complete set. Finally, given the ICGA's financial situation, I thought it was a good cause. Incidentally, Johanna Hellemons and the ICGA "staff" was very helpful. Any recommendations about the Advances in Computer Chess books? I have seen them somewhere on the web and may acquire them too. Other good references would be appreciated too. Brian
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