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The machine could defend its king and reach checkmate, although it could take up to 63 moves, and standard chess rules would call a draw on 50 moves without a capture or pawn move. In 1920 ...
The rules of what’s known as “Random Fischer Chess” were formulated by the legendary champion Bobby Fischer. But because it simplifies the game and makes it more fun to play—sort of like ...
In chess as in life, people use memory as a shortcut for decision-making. That strategy can backfire when the present doesn’t resemblance the past.