chess engines
Computer move calculators
Chess engines are computer programs that analyze positions and calculate optimal moves.
They evaluate millions of possibilities per second, far exceeding human calculation.
Modern engines like Stockfish and Leela Chess Zero have surpassed even world champions, making them essential tools for preparation and post-game analysis: The engine found a winning line I completely missed.
Players consult engines to check their analysis, though over-reliance can hinder development of intuition.
Indonesian dragon's namesake
- HoudiniFamous escape artist
- FritzGerman informal name
- GUIVisual computer interface
- open-sourceFreely viewable, editable code
multiprocessor · 64-bit · programming · source code · binary
Methods to achieve goals
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
- middlegameCentral chess phase
- openingGap or start
- forkTined eating tool
pin · skewer · zugzwang · checkmate · sacrifice · threats · counterplay · material advantage
Finite problem-solving procedure
- minimaxWorst-case loss reduction
- neural networksLayered computational learning systems
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
- heuristicsPractical problem-solving shortcuts
Determining worth or quality
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
- post-mortemAnalysis after conclusion
- preparationArranging things in advance
- critical momentsDecisive points in time
Ordered position assignment
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
- time controlAllotted playing duration
- adjudicationFormal decision on disputes
Komodo
Indonesian dragon's namesake
open-source · multiprocessor · 64-bit · programming · source code · binary
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
- middlegameCentral chess phase
- openingGap or start
fork · pin · skewer · zugzwang · checkmate · sacrifice · threats · counterplay · material advantage · tempo
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- minimaxWorst-case loss reduction
- neural networksLayered computational learning systems
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
evaluation
Determining worth or quality
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
- post-mortemAnalysis after conclusion
- preparationArranging things in advance
ranking
Ordered position assignment
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
- time controlAllotted playing duration
chess enginesclassical chess
Traditional slow-paced chess format
mental calculation · blindfold chess · old masters · fair play
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