Some Studies in Machine Learning Using the Game of Checkers II - Recent Progress,
Abstract
A new signature table technique is described together with an improved book learning procedure which is thought to be much superior to the linear polynomial method described earlier. Full use is made of the so called 'alpha-beta' pruning and several forms of forward pruning to restrict the spread of the move tree and to permit the program to look ahead to a much greater depth than it otherwise could do. While still unable to outplay checker masters, the program's playing ability has been greatly improved. Some of these newer techniques should be applicable to problems of economic importance. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 05, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0785165
Entities
People
- A. L. Samuel
Organizations
- Stanford University