Computers & Chess

From: jwest at classiccmp.org To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Subject: Computers & Chess Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:25:24 -0600 A local museum wants me to see if an exhibit can be put together pertaining to Computers in Chess. We wouldn't be looking for just "a row of microcomputers playing chess", we'd be looking for items of historical significance, firsts, etc. That being said, we need items of interest to novices as well as experts. The duration of the exhibit would be somewhere between 3 and 6 months, definitely not a permanent exhibit. The museum would of course pay for professional shipping of items and insurance. The floor space available for the exhibit could be up to 4000 sq/ft if need be. Anyone have parts of Deep Blue? ;) Would any listmembers have items of significance/interest to Computers in Chess, and be willing to loan them to the museum for this exhibit? If so, please email me off-list and if we can use it, I'll send you a copy of the museum's facility report (which details security, environmental controls, professional handling, etc.). I'd also appreciate any ideas/pointers for exhibits or places to check for items of interest. Thanks in advance! Jay