Project Gutenberg 2020-02-15 Public domain in the USA. 132 Willis, Robert 1800 1875 Willis, R. (Robert) 39031380 An Attempt to Analyse the Automaton Chess Player of Mr. De Kempelen To Which is Added, a Copious Collection of the Knight's Moves over the Chess Board Produced by Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Attempt to Analyse the Automaton Chess Player of Mr. De Kempelen" by Willis is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This book provides a detailed analysis of the famous automaton chess player, first introduced in the late 18th century by Mr. De Kempelen. The work delves into the mechanics and underlying principles of this curious invention, ultimately examining the question of whether it is a true mechanical entity or rather a cleverly disguised human performer. The text outlines the intricacies of the automaton, describing the elaborate setup and the methods by which it mimics playing chess. Willis argues against the notion that the movements of the automaton are purely mechanical, highlighting the complexities involved in executing the varied moves required during a chess game. Instead, he posits that the automaton relies on a hidden operator, suggesting a method for how a skilled individual could conceal themselves within the structure and control the automaton's movements. Additionally, the book includes a compilation of the Knight’s moves across the chessboard, offering scholarly insight into both the mechanics of chess and the art of automata. Through thorough reasoning and observational analysis, Willis aims to demystify the automaton's operation while respecting the ingenuity of its creator. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Automaton chess players Kempelen, Wolfgang von, 1734-1804 GV Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 75813 2025-06-24T10:40:59.854203 text/html 53010 2024-10-17T16:30:26 text/html 1323530 2025-06-24T10:41:02.734170 application/epub+zip 1322263 2025-06-24T10:41:00.521152 application/epub+zip 98597 2025-06-24T10:41:00.176220 application/epub+zip 1352679 2025-06-24T10:41:04.423165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1337396 2025-06-24T10:41:02.378195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115993 2022-09-27T18:14:56.673656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52813 2025-06-24T10:40:59.561203 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32842 2024-10-17T16:30:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16545 2025-06-24T10:41:04.903132 application/rdf+xml 9438 2025-06-24T10:41:00.241185 image/jpeg 1723 2025-06-24T10:41:00.210158 image/jpeg 1518900 2025-06-24T10:40:59.908247 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia