The machine always played white with a king and rook in a fixed position ... although it could take up to 63 moves, and standard chess rules would call a draw on 50 moves without a capture ...
The self-destruction of the Austrian army in 1788 caused Austria to lose the Battle of Karansebes to the Turks. Karansebes is in modern day Romania. Austrian soldiers mistook each other for the enemy, ...
Bobby Fischer sparked American chess interest; today, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosts top U.S. players in a significant tournament.