Computer Chess - the movie

[pkappler]

Steve B

Who is Fern?

Thanks.

I am from Alabama so will be contacting Bob Hyatt-thanks for that.

Hi Houston,

Just an FYI - I contacted Bob last week and asked him if he would consult on the movie. He agreed, and I put him in touch with one of the lead actors (who also happens to be a computer science professor). Bob's bringing him up to speed on computer chess circa 1980.

Best of luck to you, Andrew and the rest of the folks working on this movie. I'm really looking forward to seeing it!

http://www.unitedstatesartists.org/proj ... uter_chess

-Peter

[houston]

Thanks Peter. Yes I understand Gordon is speaking with him...We can't wait to show you the film!

[Leto]

If you haven't already i recommend giving David Levy book How Computers Play Chess a look. Talks about the pioneers of computer chess, the famous computer chess challenges, and Deep Thought (Deep Blue's father).
http://www.amazon.com/Computers-Play-Ch ... ap_title_1

[houston]

Good call Leto. We are actually speaking with David too....

http://www.unitedstatesartists.org/proj ... uter_chess

[JuLieN]

@Steve
I remember, a few years ago, stumbling open pictures of your secret safe (or was it a safety room) filled with chess computers from ground to ceiling: a true nerdvana Houston's camera surely would love to get a glimpse of if you allow

@Houston
Two more names:
- Monty Newborn, book author and publisher, first row witness of the 70ies' comp chess scene, organizer and referee of many early comp chess over-the-board tournament.
-Frederic Friedel: founder and CEO of ChessBase, the world leading company of chess software and also a major witness of the comp chess scene from the early 80ies to now.

[Steve B]

@Steve
I remember, a few years ago, stumbling open pictures of your secret safe (or was it a safety room) filled with chess computers from ground to ceiling: a true nerdvana

Yes you have a good memory Julien
i will open up the Subterranean vaults (built to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear missile) for a few days
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 923818675/

Journey To The Center Of The Earth Regards
Steve

[Adam Hair]

@Steve
I remember, a few years ago, stumbling open pictures of your secret safe (or was it a safety room) filled with chess computers from ground to ceiling: a true nerdvana

Yes you have a good memory Julien
i will open up the Subterranean vaults (built to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear missile) for a few days
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 923818675/

Journey To The Center Of The Earth Regards
Steve

So, do you live in a shack in the backyard to make room for that magnificent collection?

You ought to know that, in future disputes, I will have to side with Mr. Villegas. After all, it is hard to see how a man with all of your riches (of the dedicated computer variety) could be bothered by a crumb or two falling Fern's way.

Envious regards,

Adam

Thanks for sharing the pictures

[CRoberson]

Thanks for all the help good gentlemen.....we appreciate the leads and help - keep them coming. We are filmmakers first- so still learning the ins and outs of programming.

The ACCA (compchess.org) holds its annual Pan American Computer Chess Championship in Oct - Nov. It is held online, but some years we also get together. We have been discussing having another face-to-face event this year and holding it at UA Birmingham. If that interests you. With notice, we might be able to pull in the date a bit.

[Steve B]

@Steve
I remember, a few years ago, stumbling open pictures of your secret safe (or was it a safety room) filled with chess computers from ground to ceiling: a true nerdvana

Yes you have a good memory Julien
i will open up the Subterranean vaults (built to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear missile) for a few days
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 923818675/

Journey To The Center Of The Earth Regards
Steve

So, do you live in a shack in the backyard to make room for that magnificent collection?

You ought to know that, in future disputes, I will have to side with Mr. Villegas. After all, it is hard to see how a man with all of your riches (of the dedicated computer variety) could be bothered by a crumb or two falling Fern's way.

Envious regards,

Adam

Thanks for sharing the pictures

Actually Adam..Yes i do live in a Shack
with ...yup ..you guessed it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 0922174174

Radio Shack Chess Computers Regards
Steve

[Adam Hair]

@Steve
I remember, a few years ago, stumbling open pictures of your secret safe (or was it a safety room) filled with chess computers from ground to ceiling: a true nerdvana

Yes you have a good memory Julien
i will open up the Subterranean vaults (built to withstand a direct hit from a nuclear missile) for a few days
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 923818675/

Journey To The Center Of The Earth Regards
Steve

So, do you live in a shack in the backyard to make room for that magnificent collection?

You ought to know that, in future disputes, I will have to side with Mr. Villegas. After all, it is hard to see how a man with all of your riches (of the dedicated computer variety) could be bothered by a crumb or two falling Fern's way.

Envious regards,

Adam

Thanks for sharing the pictures

Actually Adam..Yes i do live in a Shack
with ...yup ..you guessed it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 0922174174

Radio Shack Chess Computers Regards
Steve

By the way, one of the two dedicateds I use to own was a Saitek GK model. The other was an earlier Saitek that was also endorsed by Kasparov.

Adam