A tale of two universities and two engines

Jon Speelman worked as commentator at this year’s edition of the long-standing Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Looking at the games alongside computer-chess expert Matthew Sadler prompted him to reflect on the value of using engines for chess improvement and preparation. | Pictured: The Oxford team – Victor Vasiesiu, Tom O’Gorman, Daniel Karim Abbas, Daniel Sutton, 0Dominic Miller, Filip Mihov, AkShaya Kalaiyalahan, Max French. | Photo: John Saunders