The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science

Programming a Computer for Playing Chess

Claude E. Shannon

This paper is concerned with the problem of constructing a computing routine or"program" for a modern general purpose computer which will enable it to play chess. Although perhaps of no practical importance, the question is of theoretical interest, and it is hoped that a satisfactory solution of this problem will act as a wedge in attacking other problems of a similar nature and of greater significance.

Shannon CE. XXII. Programming a computer for playing chess. The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science. 1950 Mar 1;41(314):256-75.

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Type: Article

Volume: 41

Number: 314

Note: March 1950
Claude Shannon, alongside his wife, Betty Shannon, as they demonstrate an early, custom-built electric chess-playing automaton.

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