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Is it possible to cheat at chess?

#1

Some of you will be familiar with ChatGPT, the AI based text generator-
https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT if it is possible to cheat at chess and here is the machine's answer:
"Yes, it is possible to cheat at chess, although it is generally considered to be unethical and is against the rules of the game. There are several ways in which someone could cheat at chess, such as using a computer to calculate moves, receiving help from another person during a game, or moving pieces illegally on the board.
Cheating at chess can have serious consequences, including disqualification from a tournament or being banned from playing the game altogether. In order to prevent cheating, chess tournaments and competitions often have strict rules in place and may use technology such as anti-cheating software to ensure that games are played fairly.
Despite the potential risks and consequences, some people may still attempt to cheat at chess in order to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents. However, most chess players are committed to playing the game fairly and following the rules, and cheating is generally viewed as a violation of the spirit of the game."

Pretty good for a program! I then probed further by asking 'Does Niemann cheat at chess?'
"I do not have personal knowledge of Niemann or his chess playing abilities, and therefore cannot comment on whether he cheats or not."
If only humans were as careful in their opinions!

Some of you will be familiar with ChatGPT, the AI based text generator- https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT if it is possible to cheat at chess and here is the machine's answer: "Yes, it is possible to cheat at chess, although it is generally considered to be unethical and is against the rules of the game. There are several ways in which someone could cheat at chess, such as using a computer to calculate moves, receiving help from another person during a game, or moving pieces illegally on the board. Cheating at chess can have serious consequences, including disqualification from a tournament or being banned from playing the game altogether. In order to prevent cheating, chess tournaments and competitions often have strict rules in place and may use technology such as anti-cheating software to ensure that games are played fairly. Despite the potential risks and consequences, some people may still attempt to cheat at chess in order to gain an unfair advantage over their opponents. However, most chess players are committed to playing the game fairly and following the rules, and cheating is generally viewed as a violation of the spirit of the game." Pretty good for a program! I then probed further by asking 'Does Niemann cheat at chess?' "I do not have personal knowledge of Niemann or his chess playing abilities, and therefore cannot comment on whether he cheats or not." If only humans were as careful in their opinions!
#2

To be fair I refuse to be "careful" when I have a good overview of a situation.

And there's no rational reason to doubt chesscom's investigation on HN's online games.

To be fair I refuse to be "careful" when I have a good overview of a situation. And there's no rational reason to doubt chesscom's investigation on HN's online games.
#3

@lizani said in #1:

Pretty good for a program! I then probed further by asking 'Does Niemann cheat at chess?'
"I do not have personal knowledge of Niemann or his chess playing abilities, and therefore cannot comment on whether he cheats or not."
If only humans were as careful in their opinions!

Hans did admit to have cheated (and Magnus did it too). So the answer should have been a clear yes.

Buuuuuut:

  1. Your question is not precise enough. There are a lot of persons called Niemann out there.
  2. This answer is not wrong per se. The machine does not have "personal knowledge"... That means, someone forgot to feed it the latest chess news.
@lizani said in #1: > Pretty good for a program! I then probed further by asking 'Does Niemann cheat at chess?' > "I do not have personal knowledge of Niemann or his chess playing abilities, and therefore cannot comment on whether he cheats or not." > If only humans were as careful in their opinions! Hans did admit to have cheated (and Magnus did it too). So the answer should have been a clear yes. Buuuuuut: 1. Your question is not precise enough. There are a lot of persons called Niemann out there. 2. This answer is not wrong per se. The machine does not have "personal knowledge"... That means, someone forgot to feed it the latest chess news.
#4

and Magnus did it too

stop that.

> and Magnus did it too stop that.
#5

@new_player_123

and Magnus did it too

@Cedur216 said in #4:

stop that.

Stop what? There is no rational reason to expect people to doubt their own eyes when watching this video of Magnus cheating.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Kz7bo5tKE

@new_player_123 >and Magnus did it too @Cedur216 said in #4: > stop that. Stop what? There is no rational reason to expect people to doubt their own eyes when watching this video of Magnus cheating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Kz7bo5tKE
#6

Niemann got bent over and rammed by Magnus, just absolutely career destroyed except in USA playing at Sinquefield Palace.

Did Niemann do something to Magnus besides be mean to him and make fun of him in the interview?

Niemann got bent over and rammed by Magnus, just absolutely career destroyed except in USA playing at Sinquefield Palace. Did Niemann do something to Magnus besides be mean to him and make fun of him in the interview?
#7

I think maybe Hans slept with Magnus sister (in video above)? Or some other relative?

I think maybe Hans slept with Magnus sister (in video above)? Or some other relative?

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