Penrose institute chess problem:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/03/14/can-solve-chess-problem-holds-key-human-consciousness/

White to move and draw. Like a child could solve this one but the point is they said a comp would assume black wins.

Originally posted by sonhouse
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/03/14/can-solve-chess-problem-holds-key-human-consciousness/

White to move and draw. Like a child could solve this one but the point is they said a comp would assume black wins.

Second thread on topic.

He assumes that a big negative means the computers say black is going to win.

Put the position into your computer and see if it can find a win for black.

Originally posted by Eladar
Second thread on topic.

He assumes that a big negative means the computers say black is going to win.

Put the position into your computer and see if it can find a win for black.

I would if I had an engine to analyze, I just have my neurons.

Originally posted by sonhouse
I would if I had an engine to analyze, I just have my neurons.

I thought everyone had a computer. Fritz 15 looks like it runs about 60 bucks.

I have Fritz 12, 15 looks cooler. The elo rating for each phase of the game has me interested.

Originally posted by sonhouse
I would if I had an engine to analyze, I just have my neurons.

If you have a smart phone, 'analyze this' is free. It runs Stockfish. I'm sure there are free engines for whatever computer you use.