Club Nights

First team player Tom Villiers reviews this year's Championships, and takes us through some of the games.

Curious what the data actually says about women in chess? We have a special lecture with Anna Parker, an AI student at King’s College London, certified data science associate, and active chess player. “Women in Chess Through Data” will be a myth-busting adventure into the stats behind women’s participation in chess.

Chess is not easy, and like in many other areas, we develop rules and heuristics to make difficult decisions easier. Knowing these rules, and knowing how to apply them, is an important part of becoming a decent chess player. But as we gain more knowledge and experience, we also come across more and more situations … Continue reading "Counterintuitive Strategic Decisions"