Supposedly this guy is known for online cheating. It's been suggested that for in person chess he has some way to relay the plays to a computer (or maybe a team of his?) and get the best possible response.
I would have guessed something to that effect, but really, if playing online that might work, but it seems impractical to setup in person playing. so much that it wouldn't be worth while.
Ehh, there are five figure purses in some of these major chess events these days. Also, the World Champion gets $750k, and the runner-up gets $500k. There's also a fair bit of online viewership for good, entertaining chess players. All in all, it could very well be worth smuggling in a small electronic device.
How can you cheat at chess?
Supposedly this guy is known for online cheating. It's been suggested that for in person chess he has some way to relay the plays to a computer (or maybe a team of his?) and get the best possible response.
I would have guessed something to that effect, but really, if playing online that might work, but it seems impractical to setup in person playing. so much that it wouldn't be worth while.
Ehh, there are five figure purses in some of these major chess events these days. Also, the World Champion gets $750k, and the runner-up gets $500k. There's also a fair bit of online viewership for good, entertaining chess players. All in all, it could very well be worth smuggling in a small electronic device.
Damn... I chose the wrong career path. (More likely I'd wind up with a "will play chess for food" sign eventually)
I didn't realize there was that kind of money involved, definitely enough that people would gamble on.