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Chess Computer Checkmates Shocked World Champion
11.27.06 | Permalink | Comment?

Vladimir Kramnik stunned the Chess community Monday when he overlooked an obvious mating threat in his match with the program Deep Fritz, playing the horrible blunder 34. … Qe3, and was promptly mated by the computer. A ripple of disbelief washed throughout the many thousands of players following the game, with many wondering if a […]
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Man vs. Machine Chess Championship: Kramnik Draws
11.25.06 | Permalink | Comment?

World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik faced the powerful Chess program Deep Fritz today in the first of six match games, holding his silicon opponent to a draw Saturday. GM Kramnik played quite solid in the opening, never allowing the game to significantly open up and keeping the board well under control. Kramnik opted for smoothly […]
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Upcoming Chess Events and the Nascar Season Ends
11.23.06 | Permalink | Comment?

All right, time to catch up on our NASCAR news. As you all know, the season ended on Sunday with Jimmie Johnson winning his first Nextel Cup championship. He had come in 2nd twice, both times losing by heart-breakingly small margins, so it’s a victory well deserved to be certain. Matt Kenseth came in second […]

Chess Computer Checkmates Shocked World Champion