how I beat the monster

Until quite recently, computer chess was regarded by even mediocre chess players as little more than a joke - `Computers are such stupid things`! However, recent computer chess tournaments have demonstrated that the best programs are becoming quite good. Even so, a lingering doubt remains: one computer may be able to convincingly wipe up another, but how will it fare when confronted with a human player? Recently, Mr. Levy - an international chess master - was challenged by the reigning world champion computer. His description of the historical background and of the contest itself should prove of interest! Perhaps it should be noted, however, that Mr. Levy had an `unfair advantage` in this contest: as an ex-computer programmer he has a fairly good idea of how his opponent `thinks` ...