So do you think either of the AlphaZero or Stockfish programs might become "the next Aristotle"? :smirk:

Nope. Only works in one direction.

I think anyone who considers themselves a philosopher should know how to play chess, and should play well. — Mikie

True in my case. I don't consider myself a philosopher and don't play chess very well.

Can you name a philosopher who was an avid chess player or who recommended chess as prerequisite to doing philosophy?

I suspect the OP is trying to correlate the (possibly imaginary) high IQ of chess players (amateurs and pros) with the superior (post-training) analytic skills of philosophers (neophytes & veterans).

I'll play you. PM me however you want to set it up.

Can you name a philosopher who was an avid chess player or who recommended chess as prerequisite to doing philosophy? — 180 Proof

I cannot.



Nah— just having fun.



Let’s do it. Chess.com is my preferred venue. I’ll set it up and get back to you…create a screen name on there in the meantime.

Post the link, if you please. I’d like to watch, or review if it’s a fast one.

Nah— just having fun. — Mikie

:smile:

Should be a slow one. @Hanover has yet to accept my challenge. :brow:

@Hanover

https://www.chess.com/game/daily/472053209

Thanks. Which is which of you?

I’m Seinsfrage.

Sicilian defense, promising to be an exciting game.

Accelerated dragon variation.

:up:

This Ne5 move I’m not entirely sure about, but I’m going with my instincts

Oho, Hanover blocks the castle.

@Hanover has dropped off the face of the earth. No move for over a day.

I’ll assume concession. :wink: :chin:

Sorry about that. I moved.

I like the kibitizing. Maybe it'll change the course of the game.

On chess.com, is there a way to go into analysis mode where I can move the pieces around?

Do you mean this?: Chess Analysis Board

Do you mean this?: Chess Analysis Board — javi2541997

And so how do I get that in the current set up of my board without manually moving the pieces into place? I was wondering if there were an option I could just choose that would put the current position into the analysis board.

I was wondering if there were an option I could just choose that would put the current position into the analysis board. — Hanover

You can use the tool "Set up position" (copy and paste your position) or save the game in your library and use the tool "Load from Library"

@Hanover

:up:



There's no easy way that I see to do so.

Pawn to g4.

My best move yet.

The perfect countermove is for Hanover to kingside castle. Do it! :point:

:lol: