There was a time, not long ago, when computers—mere assemblages of silicon and wire and plastic that can fly planes, drive cars, translate languages, and keep failing hearts beating—could really, ...

Since the 18th century, people have been fascinated by the idea of machines that could play chess against humans. With the advent of the digital electronic computer in the mid-20th century, that dream ...

How do you market a new PC chess program? Chess is chess, and today’s programs are all powerful enough to defeat anyone below the level of grandmaster, so the only means by which a publisher can ...