64-Square Madhouse
by Fritz Leiber
'64-Square Madhouse' Summary
In Fritz Leiber's "64-Square Madhouse," the world of chess is turned upside down with the introduction of a groundbreaking machine that challenges human players to a Grand Master tournament. As the machine, with its unparalleled calculating power, faces off against human prodigies, the boundaries of intelligence and strategy are tested. The machine, despite its impressive abilities, is not without flaws. It can be outsmarted, tricked, and even outsmarted by human ingenuity, leading to a thrilling and unpredictable tournament where the outcome remains uncertain until the final move.Book Details
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Fritz Leiber
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Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright, and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. How...
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