Revolutionize Your Chess with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What you'll learn
- Ability to understand the concept of "installations" in chess and their practical application in improving gameplay
- Ability to evaluate the accumulation of advantages versus the accumulation of installations
- Ability to apply the principle of making positions "easy to play" in human chess
- Ability to incorporate installation of long-term improvements into your chess strategy
- Ability to recognize and leverage the strengths and weaknesses of neural networks in chess.
- Ability to appreciate the strengths and limitations of traditional chess engines
- Ability to critically analyze the differences between computers and humans in playing chess
- Ability to comprehend how traditional computer chess programs work
- Ability to understand why Monte Carlo Tree Search is an excellent choice for Neural Networks.
- Ability to use a simplified robot metaphor to understand the workings of AlphaZero
- Ability to explore how AlphaZero trains and improves its chess play
- Ability to analyze opposite colored bishop endgames and develop effective strategies
- Ability to navigate interesting material imbalances during gameplay.
- Ability to apply the principles of the Evans Gambit and Queens Indian Defence - Polugaevsky gambit
- Ability to understand and employ the tactics of attacking chess with pawn sacrifices
- Ability to appreciate the power of the bishop pair "installation."
- Ability to install opponent's bad bishop blocked in by its own pawns
- Ability to develop an advanced pawn center in their games
- Ability to manage and utilize passed pawns, especially connected passed pawns
- Ability to install "Alekhine's gun" and use it effectively
- Ability to exploit backward pawn weaknesses in their opponent's positions
- Ability to install a Bishop without a counterpart
- Ability to manage and use outposts effectively in their games
- Ability to install and exploit thorn pawn installations
- Ability to use prophylaxis to prevent positional plans of the opponent
- Ability to implement thematic pawn breaks
- Ability to employ positional gambits for pressure on both sides of the board
- Ability to install a "Battering ram" to weaken an opponent's King
- Ability to execute opposite side castling attacking chess.
- Ability to exploit the backward d6 pawn weakness installation
- Ability to create and manage an outpost "installation."
- Ability to create and use passed pawn "installation."
- Ability to understand and exploit the limitations of Neural Nets
- Ability to analyze and learn from AlphaZero's fascinating losses
- Ability to comprehend and apply the concepts of "restrain, blockade, and destroy" patterns
- Ability to master the tactics of French Defence with AlphaZero as white
- Ability to apply powerful exchange sacrifices to install weak pawns
- Ability to use positional authority at the cost of material to install domination
- Ability to neutralize dynamic play to head towards the endgame
- Ability to learn from Stockfish 16 beta vs Lc0 games
Requirements
- Know how the chess pieces move
Description
Welcome to 'Revolutionize Your Chess with Artificial Intelligence (AI)'. This extensive course will introduce you to the exciting intersection of neural networks and chess, emphasizing the revolutionary AI engine, AlphaZero. Departing from traditional rule-based chess engines, AlphaZero uses neural networks to perceive the game, reshaping our understanding of chess tactics and strategies. This course is your ticket to discovering these unique insights and methodologies.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
Basics of Neural Networks and their chess application: Grasp how these AI engines revolutionize traditional chess strategies with a unique learning-based approach.
Handpicked AlphaZero game examples: Experience a profound shift in perspective as you discover the surprising, yet deeply insightful moves analyzed by AlphaZero.
Detailed Game Analysis: A thorough, step-by-step explanation of AlphaZero's strategic and tactical decisions, helping you understand the neural network's 'thinking process.'
Applying AlphaZero Insights: Learn to integrate the knowledge gleaned from AlphaZero's analysis into your games to enhance your intuition, positional understanding, tactical sharpness, and endgame skills.
By studying this course, you'll receive a refreshing viewpoint on chess. Following the guidance of AlphaZero, we'll navigate the uncharted territories of the 64 squares, revealing profound concepts and strategies often overlooked in traditional chess teaching.
The innovative playstyle of AlphaZero, frequently described as 'human-like,' allows us to relate more directly to its decisions. This connection can make the concepts easier to comprehend and apply in your games, regardless of your background in computer science or artificial intelligence.
This course is suitable for chess enthusiasts across all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner seeking a novel perspective on chess understanding, an intermediate player aiming to enhance your strategic and tactical knowledge, or a seasoned player or coach in search of new inspiration, this course has much to offer.
Embark on this thrilling journey through the realm of neural network chess, and prepare to perceive the royal game in a whole new light!
Who this course is for:
- Beginner to Advanced chess players
Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 2,937 Reviews
- 14,875 Students
- 35 Courses
Dive deep into the intellectual universe of chess with Tryfon Gavriel, famously known to enthusiasts as "Kingscrusher." Beyond my titles as a FIDE Candidate Master and British Regional Chess Master, I am a dedicated chess educator, committed to spreading knowledge and passion for the game.
Decades of Strategic Pursuits My engagement with chess is a 35-year-long odyssey marked by competitive achievements both online and offline, including a peak ICC blitz rating of 2625 and an exceptional ECF grading of 212. My early triumph in the Lloyds Under 18 national UK tournament back in 1989 set the stage for a life steeped in chess, culminating in numerous top finishes in Lichess marathons and more.
Udemy's Chess Luminary While I once enjoyed sharing insights and high-level analysis on my YouTube channel, my current passion lies in crafting comprehensive chess courses for Udemy. My dedication has been recognized with the "highest-rated" award for my detailed course on José Raúl Capablanca's strategies and the "Best Seller" accolade for my "Complete Guide to Chess Tactics," which garnered widespread acclaim shortly after its debut.
Pedagogy that Transforms Teaching chess goes beyond explaining moves on a board. For me, it's about igniting a passion for the sport and developing a deep, enduring understanding of strategic thinking and tactical decision-making. Drawing inspiration from chess titans like Paul Morphy, Alexander Alekhine, Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer, and Garry Kasparov, my courses offer more than knowledge—they provide a window into the minds of chess's greatest masters.
Your Journey Towards Chess Mastery My offerings on Udemy are designed for learners at all stages of their chess journey. Whether you're just starting or seeking advanced strategies, my courses are a gateway to deeper comprehension and appreciation of chess. Through meticulously designed lessons, I aim to equip you with the skills, confidence, and strategic acumen to elevate your game.
Join me in this exploration of chess, delving into the intricacies that make it a timeless classic. With each lesson, we'll unravel the complexities and joys of chess, fostering not just better players, but lifelong enthusiasts.