Scalable Search in Computer Chess: Algorithmic Enhancements and Experiments at High Search Depths (Computational Intelligence)

This book presents new results of computer-chess research in the areas of selective forward pruning, the efficient application of game-theoretical knowledge, and the behaviour of the search at increasing depths. It shows how to make sophisticated game-tree searchers more scalable at ever higher depths. Throughout the whole book, the high-speed and master-strength chess program "DarkThought" serves as a realistic test vehicle to conduct numerous experiments at unprecedented search depths. The extensive experimental evaluations provide convincing empirical evidence for the practical usefulness of the presented techniques.Heinz, Ernst A. is the author of 'Scalable Search in Computer Chess: Algorithmic Enhancements and Experiments at High Search Depths (Computational Intelligence)' with ISBN 9783528057329 and ISBN 3528057327.