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Episode 142:

Checkmate

Runtime: 65 Minutes

Today, we'll teach you all about the origins of computerized chess, the sophisticated game loved by millions. As part of its story, we'll learn about the history of chess itself, tracing its origins from the 7th Century. We'll look at when Chess jumped over to automation, and talk about how it developed alongside computers in the 20th Century. Finally, we'll talk about a variety of chess video games throughout history. Stick around and watch our best opening move on today's trip down Memory Card Lane.

Wasteland

References:

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Chess Fandom Wiki

Additional Sources:

  Wikipedia, "Chess"
  Wikipedia, "Computer Chess"
  Wikipedia, "Chess engine"

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod (incompletech.com)

Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/