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Originally Posted by smartDFS
well put.
RE #1-3: if chess cheats can implement judiciously (only in early/middle game), could they pass themselves off as someone who has done their homework studying openings 20-25 moves deep and win most games? or can elite players typically overcome any disadvantage to playing engines through that stage? i'm a relative chess amatuer so curious if this is off-base.
Not really. The problem in chess when you try to cheat is you have a cards face up history of your previous play, and if you go from being a nice 2400 who plays decently to suddenly having a 20+ move command of theory and perfect tactics, it's kind of obvious and everyone is going to immediately suspect you and comb over everything until they either prove you cheated or just refuse to believe you didn't.
At a lower level (say like 1500ish or lower) you could probably do this just because in those games, there's often going to be a two or three move combo that leads to decisive advantage that you can then win even playing suboptimally. At the higher level, your 3000+ play might get you the edge of a better position, but it's still going to be hard to convert.
What you describe is basically Hans Niemann exactly. 2500 GM, suddenly took a big leap, and Carlsen with no proof basically just say "he's a cheater and I'm not playing him, full stop."