The Latest Controversy in Chess Is the Cupcake Gambit
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The 'Cupcake Gambit' controversy in chess has sparked debate about fair play and sportsmanship, with some commenters questioning the legitimacy of the tactic.
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Anyway, soon you will be able to ask a custom chess AI, “How would you draw Hikaru in classical chess if you are a lower rated player, here are all the games I’ve played in the past and Hikaru’s as well.” I’d guess 1 in 10 decent (but still 700 pt lower than Hikaru) players with that sort of training could eke out a draw. Making it a losing strategy for Hikaru.