Exercise 8: Value space approximation and support for Lab 2

Paper Exercises

In this exercise we will discuss

• Cost function approximation
• Modelling a chess engine using dynamic programming (with multistep lookahead)
• Online vs. offline implementation and terminal cost approximation
• Relaxed dynamic programming

Paper exercises and solutions can be found in the exercise compendium Download exercise compendium.

Computer Exercises

The lab instruction for lab 2 can be found here. The preparatory assignment (marked in blue) should be finished before your lab session. If you run into trouble or have any questions about the preparatory work, feel free to ask at the exercise.