Various authors discuss historical, technical, and even the psychological aspects of chess skills.
Several chess programs are examined. This book is one of the pioneer works on the subject, as its 1977 publication date shows clearly. Despite its age, it remains as one of the most fascinating introductions to computer chess, and most of the ideas it presents remain still valid. Its multiple authors cover all aspects of chess playing, from technical expositions of some of the best programs of that time, to physiological and psychological considerations. The next chapter, Human chess skill focuses in how does a human player select a move in the game of chess, the role of perception, the search mechanism, visualization, as well as other tipically human aspects such as motivation.