Author: JW de Kort
Date: 09:59:09 11/14/03
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On November 13, 2003 at 05:47:34, Edward Seid wrote: >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) I don't agree. It is a nice book because of the print of the article on Chess 4.5 and to a far lesser extend the Tech program. But the other articles are not realy that interesting. I certainly would not pay $50 for this book. I bought my copy new for 8 Dutchs guilders or about $4. If you could copy the article on chess 4.5 i would prefer that over buying this book. I would prefer Chess Skill in man and machine. A long time ago there was a rumour that Bob Hyatt was writing a book on computer chess but as far as i know this bokk is not finished yet. A petty realy. regards Jan WIllem
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