• CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 days ago

    I have a really stupid question. I don’t play chess but how do you “detect” cheating from a good player?

    Outside of the guy that had a butt plug, I’m confused on how you could know online whether someone is cheating or not.

      • maniclucky@lemmy.world
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        5 days ago

        Not a player either. My understanding is that there are a couple giveaways.

        1. AI play very differently than people. The thinking* for AI is shortest term and it’s my understanding that it’s obvious to people that play. See below.

        2. It’s possible to look up optimal* moves based on the board state. I would imagine that they’ll keep an eye on your browser/system to keep an eye out for such tools.

        • YesButActuallyMaybe@lemmy.ca
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          6 hours ago

          Just look at the elo of someone. Yes you could be the new Magnus but chances are that if it rises too fast the person is using an engine to decide their moves.