By the way, here’s a good account of the history of computer chess by a commenter on a chess website (written in 2007, in the aftermath of Kramnik’s defeat against a program running on an ordinary low-end server box):
A brief timeline of anti-computer strategy for world class players:
20 years ago—Play some crazy gambits and demolish the computer every game. Shock all the nerdy computer scientists in the room.
15 years ago—Take it safely into the endgame where its calculating can’t match human knowledge and intuition. Laugh at its pointless moves. Win most [of] the games.
10 years ago—Play some hypermodern opening to confuse it strategically and avoid direct confrontation. Be careful and win with a 1 game lead.
5 years ago—Block up the position to avoid all tactics. You’ll probably lose a game, but maybe you can win one by taking advantage of the horizon effect. Draw the match.
Now—Play reputable solid openings and make the best possible moves. Prepare everything deeply, and never make a tactical mistake. If you’re lucky, you’ll get some 70 move draws. Fool some gullible sponsor into thinking you have a chance.
By the way, here’s a good account of the history of computer chess by a commenter on a chess website (written in 2007, in the aftermath of Kramnik’s defeat against a program running on an ordinary low-end server box):