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Matthew Shute wrote:Chess was a cinch compared to go. A computer called Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov in 1997.

I see. Just in case, take a look at this:

https://lichess.org/analysis/3k4/1r2p3/ ... K3/8_w_-_-

What does the computer say? Feel free to leave it think.

VazScep wrote:

Tracer Tong wrote:Is chess solved yet?

Technically, no. When a game theorist says "solved", they mean that they have an algorithm that either guarantees a win or forces a draw. Noughts and crosses is solved. Chess isn't.

Yeah, I know. In fact, it's not even close to being solved. I'm also open to the idea that a human player may yet emerge who could rival the strongest engines, though we'll see.