The Friedel Chronicles·Jun 15Reconstructing Alan Turing’s “Paper Machine”Can you guess when the first chess program was written — relative to the invention of the first computers?
The Friedel Chronicles·Jun 6Keeping your mind awake (1)There are enjoyable ways to do it, especially in advancing years. Here are some mind sports we practice on a daily basis.
The Friedel Chronicles·Jun 2A history of cheating in chess (6)Two decades after I originally proposed a method of making it more difficult to cheat, it is being implemented. Too late?
The Friedel Chronicles·May 30A history of cheating in chess (5)How can this be prevented? There are some procedures in place, but they become less and less effective as technology develops.
The Friedel Chronicles·May 28A history of cheating in chess (4)How much computer assistance does a top grandmaster need to win a game. Often it is a single bit — not a byte — of information!
The Friedel Chronicles·May 27A history of cheating in chess (3)How an unknown chess amateur was suddenly able to win a tournament ahead of grandmasters, whom he defeated with superbly accurate play.
The Friedel Chronicles·May 20A history of cheating in chess (2)Enter electronics. As computers got stronger they were able to — surreptitiously—influence the outcome of a game
The Friedel Chronicles·May 13A history of cheating in chess (1)Hardly a month goes by without a report of cheating in international chess tournaments. The problem is not new.
The Friedel Chronicles·Jan 15The Discovery of PlutoClose to a century ago this dwarf planet was finally discovered — at the end of an excruciating search.A response icon1A response icon1
The Friedel Chronicles·Jan 5Ringworlds and Dyson SpheresWhat the future might bring, and what very advanced civilisations in our galaxy might have built.
