Engine usage

I've always thought that perhaps anyone could get round being detected as an engine user by simply using it for a few moves here and there. If you did this, wouldn't you get a generally good idea of where to move and set out your game plan without having to adhere to all of an engine's moves? I think it would be very hard to differentiate between an engine user and good player if used like this.

Thoughts?

Originally posted by jimslyp69
I've always thought that perhaps anyone could get round being detected as an engine user by simply using it for a few moves here and there. If you did this, wouldn't you get a generally good idea of where to move and set out your game plan without having to adhere to all of an engine's moves? I think it would be very hard to differentiate between an engine user and good player if used like this.

Thoughts?

Yeah, I thought this was pretty obvious. I also think engine use is probably a lot more common among the lower ranks than people think. I doubt all or even most people who cheat do so 24/7. Maybe once in a while, if they're particularly frustrated in a game to get them out of a jam.

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
Yeah, I thought this was pretty obvious. I also think engine use is probably a lot more common among the lower ranks than people think. I doubt all or even most people who cheat do so 24/7. Maybe once in a while, if they're particularly frustrated in a game to get them out of a jam.

Yes indeedee. Or just to push them over the finishing line or give them an edge in a tournament. Virtually impossible to detect and impossible to prove.