Think Like a Machine

This Think Like a Machine is an English-language softcover chess book that shows how computer engines have changed the way chess is understood, with a particular focus on engine-inspired ideas and the limits of human perception.

What the book covers

The book examines positions drawn almost entirely from modern tournament practice and follows continuations that can seem almost unbelievable to many players. Those unusual, often “unhuman” moves are used as a starting point for a deeper look at chess thinking.

Think Like a Machine is more than a collection of analysis. It organises and categorises the unusual ideas suggested by engines, helping readers see where habit ends and a more flexible approach to positions begins.

Why it helps in study

This is a practical read for players who want to broaden their chess imagination, sharpen their intuition and look at positions in a less schematic way. It is also suited to anyone who reviews their own games, follows modern tournaments and wants to use engine suggestions more effectively rather than treating them as ready-made answers.

Key details

• Product type: English-language chess book
• Language: English
• Binding: Softcover
• Page count: 248
• Subject: chess thinking and engine-based analysis
• Approach: examines unusual continuations and ideas suggested by computer engines