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Chess Computer Programs and Artificial Intelligence

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Which of the following is not a chess computer program?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fritz is a commercial chess program, while Stockfish, Deep Blue, and AlphaZero are all computer programs designed specifically for playing chess.

What was the first chess computer program to defeat a world champion?

  1. Deep Blue

  2. AlphaZero

  3. Stockfish

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in a six-game match in 1997, becoming the first computer program to defeat a world champion.

Which chess computer program is considered to be the strongest as of 2023?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stockfish is currently considered to be the strongest chess computer program, based on its performance in various tournaments and matches.

What is the name of the algorithm used by AlphaZero to play chess?

  1. Monte Carlo Tree Search

  2. Minimax

  3. Alpha-Beta Pruning

  4. Negamax


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

AlphaZero uses a Monte Carlo Tree Search algorithm, which is a type of reinforcement learning algorithm, to play chess.

What is the Elo rating of Stockfish as of 2023?

  1. 3500

  2. 3600

  3. 3700

  4. 3800


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stockfish's Elo rating is estimated to be around 3600, which is significantly higher than the rating of any human player.

Which chess computer program was developed by Google?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AlphaZero was developed by Google's DeepMind team in 2017.

What is the name of the chess engine used by Fritz?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fritz uses its own proprietary chess engine, which is known for its strong positional play and tactical abilities.

Which chess computer program was developed by IBM?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deep Blue was developed by IBM's research team in the 1990s.

What is the name of the chess engine used by Stockfish?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stockfish uses its own open-source chess engine, which is known for its powerful search algorithms and endgame tablebases.

Which chess computer program was developed by the Norwegian company, ChessBase?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fritz was developed by the Norwegian company, ChessBase, in the 1990s.

What is the name of the chess engine used by AlphaZero?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

AlphaZero uses its own proprietary chess engine, which is based on a deep neural network.

Which chess computer program is known for its aggressive and attacking style of play?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fritz is known for its aggressive and attacking style of play, which often leads to exciting and dynamic games.

What is the name of the chess engine used by Deep Blue?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deep Blue used its own proprietary chess engine, which was developed by IBM's research team.

Which chess computer program is known for its strong endgame play?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stockfish is known for its strong endgame play, thanks to its extensive endgame tablebases and powerful search algorithms.

What is the name of the chess engine used by Stockfish?

  1. Stockfish

  2. Deep Blue

  3. AlphaZero

  4. Fritz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stockfish uses its own open-source chess engine, which is known for its powerful search algorithms and endgame tablebases.

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