Grandmaster Patrick Wolff talks about chess engines and the history of computers in the game. The two-time U.S. Chess Champion discusses how chess engines calculate, including an explanation of the "brute force" method, neural networks, the differences between Stockfish and AlphaZero, and more.
The topic is covered extensively in Patrick's book: amazon.com/Learn-Play-Chess-Like-Boss/dp/1465483810
2019.09.14
Grandmaster Jesse Kraai uses the 1970 game between Vasily Smyslov and Walter Browne to demonstrate his point that pawn formations should not be held in as high regard as good piece placement.
2019.10.29
Vasily Smyslov vs Walter Shawn Browne, Rovinj/Zagreb (1970): A15 English opening
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1035174
National Master Caleb Denby lectures on the ability to learn new openings, and to adjust your repertoire for a specific opponent on short notice.
National Master Caleb Denby equips you with all the tools to get on the road to a 2000 chess rating.
2019.10.30
Grandmaster Jesse Kraai teaches a live endgame chess class.
2019.10.29
Vasily Smyslov vs Walter Shawn Browne, Rovinj/Zagreb (1970): A15 English opening
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1035174
Grandmaster Jesse Kraai teaches a live endgame class.
2019.10.29
Dennis LaRue and Tony Chen accept challenges on chess.com.
2019.10.29
Producer : Danny Machuca
Mike Kummer and Tony Chen accept challenges on chess.com.
2019.10.25
International Master Dorsa Derakhshani, Allie Looney, and a Ladies Knight class member accept challenges on lichess.org.
2019.10.24
Dorsa Derakhshani and friends accept challenges on lichess.org.
2019.10.24
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