Belle was a pioneering computer chess-playing machine developed in the 1980s. Designed by Feng-hsiung Hsu and Murray Campbell at Carnegie Mellon University, Belle was notable for being one of the first computers to achieve a high level of play in chess, effectively competing against strong human players. The machine utilized advanced search algorithms and specialized hardware to evaluate positions and make decisions, allowing it to calculate many possible moves quickly.
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