Re: the Mathematics of Chess
- From: Narcoleptic Insomniac <i_have_narcoleptic_insomnia@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:09:07 EDT
On Mar 21, 2008 9:54 PM CT, David wrote:
The lack of a formula in chess does not mean that
it's nonmathematical. Geometry isn't all
formulas...logic isn't all formulas...
Chess is very mathematical, inasmuch as mathematics
is a study of patterns.
I agree, a good deal of mathematics behind chess would
seem to fall within the realms of logic and probability.
If you ask any chess player for some tips, regardless of
their skill level, they will probably tell you that it
is wise to "develop your pieces," "make good trades,"
and "think (several moves) ahead" -- all of which are
related to both the logical and probabilistic elements
of each game and to chess in general.
On the one hand, chess is a "very mathematical game"
because it's analysis is fairly complex and falls into
several branches of mathematics.
On the other hand, chess is not "very mathematical"
because one does not need to know the technical math
behind the game to play it (and play it well for that
matter).
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