Perpetual Chess Podcast

EP 406- Peter Doggers on The Chess Revolution: A big picture look at Cheating, Engines and the Explosion of Online Chess

Oct 29, 2024
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Peter Doggers
Peter Doggers, an award-winning chess journalist and director of News and Events at Chess.com, dives into the fascinating world of modern chess. He discusses the alarming rise of cheating, both online and at over-the-board events, and reflects on its impact on the future of the game. Peter also unpacks the evolution of chess in the digital age, spotlighting innovations and the surge of platforms like Chess.com. Insightful anecdotes from his book, "The Chess Revolution," reveal the intertwining of technology with chess history, making for a thought-provoking listen.
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ANECDOTE

Shevchenko Cheating Allegation

  • Kirill Shevchenko is suspected of cheating at the Spanish Team Championship after a phone was found in a bathroom stall.
  • The phone had a note asking for it to be left, raising suspicions, and has prompted an investigation by FIDE.
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OTB Cheating Concerns

  • Peter Doggers believes OTB cheating is more prevalent than known due to lax security at smaller tournaments.
  • He suggests FIDE should help these tournaments implement better anti-cheating measures.
ANECDOTE

The Mechanical Turk

  • The Mechanical Turk, an 18th-century chess-playing "machine," fascinated audiences by seemingly playing chess autonomously.
  • It was later revealed to have a human chess player hidden inside, operating the machine.
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