Author: Sally Weltrop
Date: 15:27:07 08/28/03
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On August 27, 2003 at 20:57:39, Geoff wrote: >Hi > >Just wondering if anyone has got any pointers on where to find some interesting >computer chess books ? >Chess books that cover the internals of how chess programs work, the various >techniques and principles, source code etc. >I was thinking primarily of a book that is aimed at the novice to intermediate >player/programmer. >I have only found a couple of books that fell into that category, both of these >were by David Levy, they were interesing reads but both out of print now and a >little dated. > >I know this topic is a very niche area and not likely to be very profitable but >looking around my local bookstores I could barely find anything on chess at all, >tons of books on crosswords, scrabble card games etc. I found this really >surprising. > >Just on the off chance Bob Hyatt is reading this, have you ever considered >writing a Computer Chess book ? I thought Bob was in the process of writing one? What ever happened to this? Bob? I am sure it would be a very interesting read >with your wealth of knowledge and experience. I guess the stumbling blocks would >be getting a publisher and the sheer amount of work involved. > >Maybe you could collaborate with Vincent on writing it, on second thoughts that >probably wouldn't work :-) > >I would write one myself, but the minor technicalities of needing another 20 >years experience and about ten times more ability is a bit of a hindrance ;-) > > Regards Geoff
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