Computer Chess Programs Vie "Live" For World Championship

Alex Laburu writes "The 17th World Computer Chess Championship is taking place in Pamplona through the 18th of May. As of this writing, Rybka (winner of the last two editions) is ahead of the pack and playing Shredder to consolidate its lead over Junior. You can watch the games live or otherwise follow the tournament asynchronously on the standings page, where you'll also find information about the hardware used by various teams."

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Haha

[KWarp]

This is the nerdiest sport ever. :D

A history of gaming and entertainment

[jonaskoelker]

First, we played games.

Then, we watched other people play games, and we played computer games.

Next, we watched other people play computer games.

And now, eliminating all human-to-human interaction, we watch computers play games.

Who called us antisocial? ;-) Oh well, king's gambit ftw, rock out with your pawn out, good luck... "ladies and gentlemen"? Or is it "Nuts and Bolts"? "Plugs and Jacks"?

Re:A history of gaming and entertainment

[PolygamousRanchKid]

And now, eliminating all human-to-human interaction, we watch computers play games.

Well, we can still watch people program computers to play games, can't we?

" . . . and the programmer seems to be reaching for a pointer . . . what an exciting programming round!"

If we add blood and free bread, it might be a hit with the masses.