Traces the development of computer chess programs, looks at recent programs that have challenged human chess champions, and describes commercially available software

Outlines use of the popular Sicilian defense as a response to the king's pawn opening, with ideas behind the strategy, and guides to playing all standard types of positions which arise in the Sicilian

Product Description: The authors explain in a logical and easily understandable way the basic rules of chess, how the pieces move and some of the more fundamental ideas of chess strategy. A special feature of the book is the inclusion of numerous illustrations and clear diagrams to emphasize and supplement the various points made in the text...read more

Draws on cutting-edge research, as well as examples from cultural history and psychology, to explore humanity's fascination with the scientific potential of emotional relationships with artificial intelligence, drawing on international sources to explore what the author believes will be inevitable physical relationships between people and machines. 35,000 first printing.