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."

Comments

Re:The World's Greatest Spectator Sport

[Korbeau]

It will be when computers start playing dramatic moves, or really know, read and adapt to their opponents well. As it is, I found that most comp vs comp games very boring in a strangely drawish way.

Re:A history of gaming and entertainment

[MrMista_B]

Er, people still play games, you know. Just because simulations like this get run, doesn't mean that you're suddenl 'not allowed' to play games of your own.

Re:Do they have ratings?

[viyh]

Interesting. Well, then computer chess geeks should refocus on cracking a game of Go. That should keep them busy for a while. :P