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b'Dr. Kenneth Regan is an International Master, an associate professor of Computer Science at the University of Buffalo, and is one of the world\\u2019s foremost experts on using predictive analytics to help detect computer-assisted cheating in chess tournaments. With the chess world abuzz about the alleged cheating of GM Igors Rausis, I thought it would be the perfect time to invite Dr. Regan to join me to discuss all of the challenges faced by those who work to stop chess cheaters from undermining the integrity of our beloved game. Naturally we also discuss IM Regan\\u2019s other research and hear stories and reflections on his background as a strong chess player. (Dr. Regan was the 1977 US Junior co-champion and broke the record of Bobby Fischer as the youngest USCF Master!)\\xa0 Please continue reading for more details, links and timestamps.\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\n0:00- Intro. We begin by discussing some background about the Igors Rausis cheating scandal and the issue of engine-assisted chess in tournaments more generally. As Kenneth explains, his work involves using predictive analytics to assess the probability that a person received engine assistance in a chess game or series of chess games.\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: 2006 Kramnik-Topalov World Championship Match (aka \\u201cToiletGate\\u201d) ,\\xa0 Frederic Friedel, Alekhine-Capablanca 1927 , Tamal Biswas\\xa0\\n\\n21:00- According to Dr. Regan\\u2019s metrics, what was the best played chess match in history prior to Fischer-Spassky 1972?\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: So-Karjakin 2019\\xa0\\n\\n26:00- Dr. Regan\\u2019s discusses some of the inherent challenges of his work detecting possible cheating in live chess tournaments, including the issue of the risk of \\u201cfalse positive\\u201d results in his algorithm.\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: Howard Goldowsky\\u2019s 2014 Chess Life Feature of Kenneth Regan\\n\\n39:00- A Patreon supporter of the podcast asks Dr. Regan what club players can do to detect and deter potential cheaters.\\xa0\\n\\n44:00- How does online cheating differ from live tournament cheating?\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: Daniel Sleator of the Internet Chess Club, Danny Rensch and Mike Klein of Chess.com (the February 2019 Chess Life article by Danny Rensch that Dr. Regan mentions is behind the USCF paywalll.)\\n\\n46:45- Another supporter of the show submits a list of questions for Dr. Regan touching on topics ranging to his own experiences with cheating to his background as a strong chess player, to where he sees the next battle being fought in the realm of chess cheating.\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: Dennis Monokroussos\\u2019 The Chess Mind Blog , Dr. Regan\\u2019s Ted Talk ., IM Regan\\u2019s blog post,\\xa0 London Calling , Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O Neil\\xa0\\n\\n1:05- How surprised was Dr. Regan by the rise of neural networks like AlphaZero and Leela?\\n\\n1:09- We talk a bit about Dr. Regan\\u2019s own chess career. How did he improve? What were his favorite chess books?\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nMentioned: Sam Copeland\\u2019s interview with Kenneth Regan\\xa0\\n\\nPawn Power in Chess, My System,Capablanca\\u2019s Hundred Best Games of Chess, Laszlo Szabo, Jaan Ehlvest, Rafael Vaganian, John Fedorowicz,\\xa0 Tarjei Svenson article summarizing Magnus Carlsen\\u2019s dispute with Norwegian Chess Federation\\xa0\\n\\n1:19- Goodbye! Keep up with IM Regan via his blog and his professional page.\\n\\nIf you would like to help support the podcast, you can do so here.\\n\\nSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'