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Deep Blue

Monty Newborn, Charles E. Lieserson, Monroe Newborn

This book offers a detailed account of IBM's Deep Blue chess program, the people who created it, and its historic battles with World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov. It examines the progress made by its creators, beginning with its 1989 two-game match with Kasparov through its stunning 1997 victory over him.

This engaging book will serve as the premier story documenting an achievement that has been hailed as a milestone in the development of artificial intelligence. Both specialists and nonspecialists in AI and computer gaming will enjoy this authoritative history and fascinating story.

hardcover, 365 pages
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$79.95

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