Evaluating AI chess compositions – A study by Google DeepMind

A new study by researchers at Google DeepMind explores whether artificial intelligence can exhibit genuine creativity through the composition of chess puzzles. By generating positions designed for aesthetic appeal and originality, the team invited leading experts to evaluate their quality and artistic value. The reviewers’ assessments, combining praise and constructive critique, shed light on how AI-generated chess problems compare with traditional human compositions in terms of beauty, depth and innovation.