(This site last updated: February 20, 2012)
While I'm a big fan of chess computing, I also enjoy reading about the history of chess including its most ancient roots. For you chess history buffs, here's a fascinating interview with GM Yuri Averbakh. Now at 90 years old, he's a living part of chess history who himself is studying the origins of the game. Thanks to Chess in Translation for making this interview available.
In June of last year, the Rybka chess program was stripped of its championship titles by the International Computer Games Association (ICGA). This controversial action has created a firestorm of discussion over the ensuing months. A recent series of articles by Dr. Søren Riis as well as follow-up articles on Chessbase.com has reignited discussion over this controversy.
- A Gross Miscarriage of Justice in Computer Chess! - by Dr. Søren Riis
- David Levy's Rebuttal - Mark Watkin's Rebuttal
- Feedback on the Rybka Disqualification Scandal
- An in-depth interview with David Levy - part one, part two
- Additional feedback from David Levy, Dr. Søren Riis, and Marcel van Kervinck
Perhaps you're the owner of a new tablet, smartphone, or other handheld computing gadget this year? If you're playing chess on your device I'd love to hear about what program you're using and how well you like it. Just drop me a note at: chessinfo@kantack.com
Around 13 years ago I started getting serious about learning how to play chess. Though I'm not a strong player, I really enjoy playing the game as well as many other aspects of the "chess world". I also enjoy sharing what I've learned about chess with others. Originally I only reviewed handheld chess computers. Later I expanded my website to include reviews of other chess-related merchandise. In addition to handheld chess gadgets, you'll find here reviews of a few tabletop chess computers, a chess clock, and even a book covering scholastic chess.
Chess is a great game that has been popular for 1400 years. Here's hoping it will continue to be popular for centuries to come!
If, after reading thru these pages, you have further questions or comments relating to any of the material I've presented, drop me a note! My email address is: chessinfo@kantack.com or click on the envelope icon at the bottom of this page.
