Current Chess Programs: a Summary of Their Potential and Limitations*
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چکیده
The purpose of this paper is to discuss ideas used in current chess playing programs. A short history of events leading to the present state of the art is given and a survey made of present day programs. The Newell, Shaw, and Simon program of 1958 is included since it embodies useful ideas that other programs appear not to employ. The possible performance limits for current techniques will be considered, including reasons for these beliefs. A summary of the major ideas contained in these programs is then presented and suggestions made for the improvement and development of future chess-playing programs.
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