Computer Checkers Program Is Invincible

pugugly writes: "While we humans are still (barely) on top at Chess, we appear to have lost at Checkers. Chinook the worlds most powerful Checkers (Draughts) programs has been proven to be invincible in it's current incarnation — at best it can be drawn, not beaten. It's previous version had lost to Checkers Champion Dr. Marion Tinsley with two wins, four losses, and 33 draws — the two wins brought Dr. Tinsleys total loss record since 1950 to 7. The article from the NY Times, registration and sacrifice of first born req'd."