At FIDE’s “Chess & AI in Education” Congress in Menorca, Spain, in April, the message was not that robots are coming for the classroom with a rook lift and a lesson plan. It was that AI is turning chess into a test lab for how people learn, think, teach, compete and occasionally accuse one another of consulting a silicon oracle in the bathroom.
Chess has always been catnip for technologists becaus...
The relationship between AI and chess has evolved significantly since the creation of early AI programs designed to play chess. The development and evolution of AI have led to more accessible learning opportunities, improved pattern recognition, and a shift in the role of AI from opponent to tutor. However, this integration also raises concerns about fair play in online competitions due to hidden engines that aid players. Furthermore, while AI has provided valuable insights into human learning a...