Tech Desk 
Nov 28, 2024
Google launched a new chess site that puts one fun surprise on the game, using custom pieces created each time by generative artificial intelligence (AI). The GenChess begins, allowing you to type in a short description of what the white pieces should appear like.
It’ll generate the set using its Imagen 3 AI model, and then automatically come up with a related idea for black.
Moreover, you can play the game, as it’s operational, but it’s far from a fully featured chess app. Notably, you can select three difficulty settings and two-time controls, but you can’t review past moves or see what pieces have been captured.
GenChess provides two styles: Classic and creative, as the classic version resembles a traditional chess set, while the creative version is more abstract.
After the model generates a complete set, players have the option to edit individual pieces.
Meanwhile, Google’s other big chess announcement this week is the promise of an upcoming chess bot within Gemini, letting you play by typing your moves, and Gemini will display an updated chess board as the game progresses.
However, the Alphabet-owned Google doesn’t say whether Gemini will be gaining any other chess smarts.
