Eerily good conclusion, if a bit cookie-cutter. This part killed me: "It requests the game in standard algebraic notation and even helpfully explains what that is. This is a bit odd though, because as we’ll soon see, it doesn’t understand standard algebraic notation." I'm glad we can laugh at it now in its infancy, but this technology really does scare me.
I read your post right after I had the following exchange with ChatGPT. It sounds pretty good, although it also sounded a bit canned, so I can't tell. And yet -- what's with the "f3" ?!?! (And is there any way to tell the AI about such a basic mistake?
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The King's Gambit is a chess opening in which White offers a pawn on the f3-square to Black in exchange for control of the center of the board. It is a very aggressive and risky opening that can lead to sharp and complex positions.
Whether or not the King's Gambit is a good opening to use in chess depends on a number of factors, including the player's skill level, style of play, and the opponent's abilities. Some players enjoy using the King's Gambit because it allows them to take the initiative and try to put pressure on Black from the very beginning of the game. Other players prefer more solid and positional openings that aim to build a strong foundation rather than trying to win the game with a single bold move.
If you are a beginner or an intermediate player, the King's Gambit may not be the best choice for you because it requires a good understanding of chess strategy and tactics. It is also important to be familiar with the various ways that Black can respond to the gambit, as well as the many possible variations that can arise.
If you are an advanced player looking for a sharp and challenging opening, the King's Gambit can be a good option to consider. However, you should be prepared to study and practice a lot in order to become proficient in this opening. It is also important to be prepared for the fact that you may not always win when using the King's Gambit, as it can be very difficult to convert a lead in development into a win.
Eerily good conclusion, if a bit cookie-cutter. This part killed me: "It requests the game in standard algebraic notation and even helpfully explains what that is. This is a bit odd though, because as we’ll soon see, it doesn’t understand standard algebraic notation." I'm glad we can laugh at it now in its infancy, but this technology really does scare me.
Thanks, Nate, I was laughing so heartily at how you ended your blog post that my wife asked me what I was reacting to!
Better at chess annotation than basic mathematics, at least.
ChatGTP told me that 937 is not a prime number, and that its prime factorization is 3 * 313.
According to it, not only is 937 composite, but it's possible for two different numbers to have the same prime factorization, as 937 and 939 do.
And 18 and 36.
Really.
Another provocative and interesting post.
I certainly agree with you that chatGPT does not understand chess.
Would you say that Stockfish understands chess?
I read your post right after I had the following exchange with ChatGPT. It sounds pretty good, although it also sounded a bit canned, so I can't tell. And yet -- what's with the "f3" ?!?! (And is there any way to tell the AI about such a basic mistake?
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The King's Gambit is a chess opening in which White offers a pawn on the f3-square to Black in exchange for control of the center of the board. It is a very aggressive and risky opening that can lead to sharp and complex positions.
Whether or not the King's Gambit is a good opening to use in chess depends on a number of factors, including the player's skill level, style of play, and the opponent's abilities. Some players enjoy using the King's Gambit because it allows them to take the initiative and try to put pressure on Black from the very beginning of the game. Other players prefer more solid and positional openings that aim to build a strong foundation rather than trying to win the game with a single bold move.
If you are a beginner or an intermediate player, the King's Gambit may not be the best choice for you because it requires a good understanding of chess strategy and tactics. It is also important to be familiar with the various ways that Black can respond to the gambit, as well as the many possible variations that can arise.
If you are an advanced player looking for a sharp and challenging opening, the King's Gambit can be a good option to consider. However, you should be prepared to study and practice a lot in order to become proficient in this opening. It is also important to be prepared for the fact that you may not always win when using the King's Gambit, as it can be very difficult to convert a lead in development into a win.