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Geek Trivia: Check(sum), mate, and match

This Friday -- July 20 -- is International Chess Day, which should appeal to the computer scientists in the audience, as chess has been the historical standard bearer of human pastimes used to test the efficacy of the world's most advanced hardware-software combinations (Deep Blue, anyone?). Until recently, Turing's technical...

Tags: Game, Chess, Computer, Productivity, Games, Personal Technology, Jay Garmon

Blog posts 2007-07-17

Algorithm helps computers beat humans at Go

Good timing.I've always been more interested in Go than Chess, since the first time I played it -- back when my age was measurable in single digits. Part of the reason for that is that Chess lends itself more to formalized systems of moves, of game patterns, that are...

Tags: apotheon, go, software, computers, programming, games, algorithms, chess, computer, game

Discussion threads 2007-02-22

Geek Trivia: Deeper than deep

What is the origin of the Deep Thought name for the early chess supercomputer? Editor's note: The Trivia Geek is on extended leave, but he did get off his slacker butt long enough to pull this Classic Geek, which originally ran on May 10, 2005, from the archives. ...

Tags: Deep Blue, Jay Garmon, PRODUCTIVITY, computer, chess, Geek Trivia Newsletter, Supercomputer, Editor, Deep Thought

Technical articles 2007-01-09

DOWNLOAD: Learn JavaScript coding techniques through chess

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-3513-5817441.htmlThe application under development in this download is a chess simulator; it recounts the moves of a chess match for review purposes. [b]What further enhancements would you suggest for this app?[/b]

Tags: chess, download, greg griffiths, javascript, Mark W. Kaelin, programming, technique

Discussion threads 2005-08-03

chess in source c

i want chess in source code in c who cant help me or know web ?http://sourceforge.net/projects/faile/is an open source chess player. I am assuming you want a chess player. if you just want a chess game you can play locally or over the lan, there are also...

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Q&A 2005-06-14

Ultra chess!!!

I am hosting a contest. It is related to my new concept, Ultra Chess. No i am not copying Omega chess, omega chess has 12 by 12 squares, my Ultra has 14 X 14! One of the pieces in Omega chess is similar to the Unicorn in ultra chess, except...

Tags: C/C++, Programming languages, chess, Ultra

Discussion threads 2004-11-19

Checkers and Chess 1 (Windows)

This gaming widget is very simple. You get the same thing here as you would out of the box of a real checkers and chess set just a board and playing pieces. There isn't any fancy AI in fact, there aren't any options for a computer player at all (since...

Tags: Chess, Andrew Mantle, Games, Productivity, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-04-25

Five chess 2.1 (Windows)

Five Chess is a classical Chinese Chess game. You and the opponent will take turn to place one chess at a time to the empty cross point at the board. Whoever first puts 5 chesses in a row, column or diagonal will win.

Tags: Chess, Xiaotv Studio, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Games, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-03-07

Chess Guide 4.1 (Windows)

An ideal Chess quick-study guide. The Chess covers the basic pieces of chess, before going on to some more advanced topics. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in Chess, particularly for beginners and intermediate students. Features: Fully illustrated. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases. Access the...

Tags: Chess, Guide, MobileReference, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Databases, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites, Enterprise Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2007-01-02

Infinia Chess 7.4b (Windows)

Use our chess client software to connect to the infiniachess.com server you can play chess, observe games and/or just chat with others from around the world anytime, day or night. A graphical chess board Rated (and un-rated) play Multiple game play Crazy House, Fischer Random and Loser chess variations Personal...

Tags: Chess, Microsoft Windows, Infinia Chess, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2006-11-20

Hoff-Z Chess Timer 1 (Windows)

This chess timer is the software equivalent to an ordinary timer. An ordinary chess timer is expensive and inaccurate. Hoff-Z Chess Timer on the other hand is free and accurate down to the 10th of a second ideal for blitz chess. Hoff-Z Chess Timer can also pause the timer and...

Tags: Chess, Hoff-Z Tech, Chess Timer, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Management

Software downloads 2006-11-22

Chessgate Client 2.2 (Windows)

With this Software you can play online chess games for free on the popular chessgate.net Server. It also includes a small chess database and has options to play e-mail chess and publish games on your Web site. Other features: You can use it as interface for free chess engines like...

Tags: Chess, E-mail, Games, Microsoft Windows, Online Communications, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2005-08-30

SchemingMind Move Watcher 1 (Windows)

SchemingMind.com is an online correspondence chess club. SchemingMind Move Watchert watches your games and alerts you when one of your opponents has moved. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Chess, Austin Lockwood, SchemingMind.com, Microsoft Windows, Games, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-07-06

Cyber Chess 1 (Windows)

Our 3 totally unique, animated chess boards and themes make this program the ultimate challenge for novice and advanced players alike. Play against another person or match wits against the computer. Learn how to play chess, or improve existing skills. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com. ...

Tags: Chess, Cosmi Corp., Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software

Software downloads 2007-07-23

NetChess 2 (Windows)

NetChess is a freeware Graphical User Interface GUI for playing chess game. This software can be used to play chess between two players over network using TCP/IP LAN or in Internet/Intranet. To send instant message chat while playing chess To observe the chess game played between two players over network...

Tags: Chess, Prasanna Technologies, NetChess, Games, Tcp/Ip, Corporate Governance, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Network Technology, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-08-15

Fantasy Chess 3.01 (Windows)

Fantasy Chess lets you play chess using fantasy creatures. Choose from different character sets including dinosaurs, insects, and traditional pieces. Moves are highlighted, and the difficulty levels (10 in all) are designed for beginning players. Veteran players can practice strategic moves. Play against another person or the computer, and use...

Tags: Chess, Dataware, Moves, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Software

Software downloads 2007-07-30

Multiplayer Chess 1.0.0.1 (Windows)

You can invite your Google Talk friends to a game of chess by just clicking on his/her name in the gadget friends list. Once they receive an invitation, they can accept or refuse they can also give a reason. You can save games if you unexpectedly have to leave. When...

Tags: Chess, Microsoft Windows, Avram Catalin, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-09-11

Chess 1.0.1 (Windows)

Play a chess with a friend online. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Chess, Babailiica, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2007-09-11

Pouet Chess 2 (Windows)

Pouet Chess is a free chess game that runs in 3D with an embedded Artificial Intelligence and some pretty good graphics. pouetChess was created to be an innovative and free chess game. It has been designed for GNU/Linux but it has been ported to many other platforms and provides a...

Tags: Chess, Microsoft Windows, Software Marketing Magic, Pouet Chess, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-11-13

Lord of The Chess 1.3 (Windows)

Lord of The Chess is a game that lets you play chess against the computer or with a friend in different levels. This game has a easy and clean interface and is recommended for beginners and also for professional players. To begin play, it only takes 2 minutes for installation...

Tags: Chess, Bluemorning, Games, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2006-10-24