Author: Edward Seid
Date: 02:47:34 11/13/03
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I agree that this is an excellent book. I bought my hardback version from a used bookstore too. If anyone is seeking this book, I've got a paperback version I'll sell for $50, incl shipping. I don't think you'll be able to find it online. On November 12, 2003 at 23:41:24, Chris Kantack wrote: >In a used book store, a few months back, I picked up a book called "Computer >Chess Compendium" by David Levy. > >This is simply a wonderful book with tons of material on computer chess. It >contains articles and detailed research papers on computer chess dating from >1950 to around 1980. It also has computer game listings dating as late as 1987 >(which is about the time when the book was published). > >True, this book is somewhat dated. But it still provides excellent insight into >how chess computer programs work. It was just the type of book I've been >looking for in learning about how computer chess programs "think". > >I'm definitely keeping my copy. If you're looking for this book, here are some >of the particulars: > >First published: 1988 by B.T. Batsford Ltd. Author: David Levy >ISBN: 0-7134-4914-4 (440 pages)
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