Nice post! I really enjoyed it. It occurred to me a few months ago that if a model can be designed to predict the move a particular player would make, then it should be possible to design an engine who plays in the style of that player. Obviously, titled players could derive some competitive advantage from the ability to spar with these simulacra. For example, an engine emulating Ding Liren would be the ideal sparring partner for Gukesh in the upcoming World Chess Championship.
Nice post! I really enjoyed it. It occurred to me a few months ago that if a model can be designed to predict the move a particular player would make, then it should be possible to design an engine who plays in the style of that player. Obviously, titled players could derive some competitive advantage from the ability to spar with these simulacra. For example, an engine emulating Ding Liren would be the ideal sparring partner for Gukesh in the upcoming World Chess Championship.
Thanks, Julian.