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Articles on cognition, memory, bias, preparation and learning applied to chess.

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Why Chess is a (Nearly) Impossible Mathematical Problem — and How AI Solves it Anyway

The game tree explodes, Shannon's number is staggering, yet an engine corrects you in seconds. Is chess really 'unsolvable'? Here's what maths, computer science and AI actually do under the hood.

9 avril 2026 Lire

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Chess and the Brain: What Science Really Reveals

A grandmaster isn't a born genius — they have a trained brain. What MRI scans and neuroscience have discovered about chess players will change how you see post-game fatigue.

3 avril 2026 Lire

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Does Chess Make You Better at Maths? The Scientific Truth

Playing chess makes you good at maths? The answer isn't what you'd expect — and it radically changes what you should do with a chessboard.

2 avril 2026 Lire