Behind deep blue book chicago public library bibliocommons. Hsu later wrote about deep blues development and ultimate victory in the book behind deep blue. Behind deep blue by fenghsiung hsu, 9780691118185, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Computer scientist fenghsiung hsu is the principal designer for deep blue, the chessplaying super computer that defeated world chess champion garry kasparov in 1997. Earned a degree in electrical engineering in taiwan. Building the computer that defeated the world chess champion feng hsiung hsu on may 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, garry kasparov. Feng hsiung hsu feng hsiung hsu provides a behindthescenes look at the two matches between the deep blue chess machine and world champion garry kasparov, and discusses his quest to develop the machine at ibms. Reports that deep blue was sold to united airlines appear to originate from confusion between deep blue itself and other rs6000sp2 systems. Behind deep blue 9780691118185 by hsu, feng hsiung and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Feng hsiung hsu on may 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, garry kasparov. Join facebook to connect with sheng hsiung hsu and others you may know.
Hsu tells of deep blues genesis as the computer deep thought, and the long road to beating the world chess champion. The two teamed up in the autumn of 1986 to construct a chessplaying computer, chiptest, which eventually evolved into deep blue. Written by the man who started the adventure, behind deep blue reveals the inside story of what happened. The two main objectives successfully achieved in the book behind deep blue, building the computer that defeated the world chess champion by fenghsiung hsu were to capture the true essence of the contest and to clarify his role in the project. In nontechnical, conversational prose, fenghsiung hsu, the system. Building the computer that defeated the world chess champion by fenghsiung hsu.
Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Venturing forth with such sweeping views and concerns, i felt the following can hardly stand as a monograph on chinese childrens history. His work led to the creation of the deep thought chess computer, which led to the first chess playing computer to defeat grandmasters in tournament play and the first to achieve a certified. This ebook was once an unique learn yet my one feedback used to be that its a little too centred. He began it in 1985 as a graduate student at carnegie mellon university. Hsu is a computer scientist and the author of the book behind deep blue.
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The main appeal of this book is its author, fenghsiung hsu, who was of the lead developers of the deep blue computer. This is the story told in behind deep blue by fenghsiung hsu. A nerdy book might be expected, delving into arcane topics computer chip design, programming, chess, but instead we have something more like indiana jones and the holy grail. Building the computer that defeated the world chess champion with a new afterword by the author by hsu, fenghsiung isbn. Joseph hoane jr front row joel benjamin and chungjen tan. Hsiung focuses on the mountainous area of upper east tennessee, tracing this areas development from the first settlement in the eighteenth century to the eve of the civil war. Through his examination, he identifies the different ways in which the regions inhabitants were connected to or separated from other peoples and places. Hsu, who left ibm in 1999 to write and to pursue nonchessrelated interests, brings a unique perspective to this task. From 1989 to 1997 he worked as the system architect and chip designer for the deep blue chess machine at. Get full address, contact info, background report and more. Hsu began his professional career with the 2001 kaoping fala, going 44 with a save and a 4. Kushins bob van laerhoven michelle lee cory maclauchlin eric maddox estate of steven martin joanie mcdonell james mcguane dan mcmillan keith mcnally marc meyer alex moazed susan morgan stephen murdoch reggie nadelson riad nasr juliet nicolson murray. He throws a slider, changeup, curveball and fastball timed at 92 mph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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On may 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion. Feng hsiung hsu is the author of behind deep blue 3. Building the computer that defeated the world chess champion fenghsiung hsu on may 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating. In the book s preface, hsiung writes the following about a tender voyage. Architect and principal designer of the ibm deep blue chess machine, which was the first computer to defeat a human grandmaster in tournament play and achieve its own grandmaster rating significant publications. The author went on to refer to her book as a collection of essays to fill the void concerning research into childhood history in. Oral history of fenghsiung hsu computer history museum. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
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Deep blue has its roots in a chessplaying computer called chiptest, and its successor deep thought, which were developed by feng hsiung hsu and murray campbell at carnegie mellon. Architect and principal designer of the ibm deep blue chess machine, which was the first computer to defeat a human grandmaster in tournament play and achieve its own grandmaster rating. In nontechnical, conversational prose, fenghsiung hsu, the system architect of deep blue, tells us how he and a small team of fellow researchers forged ahead at ibm with a project theyd begun as students at carnegie mellon in the mid1980s. Feng hsiung chief investment officer acion partners. Fenghsiung hsu on may 11, 1997, as millions worldwide watched a stunning victory unfold on television, a machine shocked the chess world by defeating the defending world champion, garry kasparov. Behind deep blue book columbus metropolitan library.
Behind deep blue fenghsiung hsu haftad 9780691118185. Not being a strong chess player, he is unable to provide much depth regarding the game annotations, and thus the book is rather thin for the average chess enthusiast expecting deep analysis. A bytebybyte account of the successful effort of ibm computer scientists to create a machine that could defeat a genius. Behind deep blue goodreads meet your next favorite book. Beyond deep blue is an interesting book with a firsthand look at the trials and tribulations of deep blue. Join facebook to connect with fenghsiung hsu and others you may know. Jacobsons organ and the remarkable nature of smell. The book unveils how a modest student project eventually produced a.
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