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Science of Chess - Problem Solving or Pattern Recognition?

We often say chess is a game of patterns, but here I look at a study that suggests it is also a game of problems.

Science of Chess - Should we study GMs to understand chess and the mind/brain?

Chess research focuses a lot on experts, but should it?

Science of Chess - Spatial Cognition and Calculation

How do spatial reasoning abilities impact chess performance? What is spatial cognition anyways?

Science of Chess - David Marr, candidate moves and why it's so hard to be good.

A bird's-eye view of the cognitive and perceptual factors that make chess so tough.

A Worthy Opponent

November 1, 2023

A short story about chess, AI, and personalities

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