Chess - a game of genius, strategy and concentration. But what happens when technology and cheating come together? A 17-year-old from the USA has developed the ultimate chess cheat with modified Ray-Ban meta glasses and is causing a stir. But what does this new technology mean for the world of chess?

Cheating at the highest level: AI glasses for chess cheats

Chess cheating is nothing new. Time and again there are reports of players trying to gain an advantage by unfair means. But what a 17-year-old student at Columbia University has now come up with could change the game forever. Eddy Xu has developed a pair of glasses that use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically calculate the best moves for the player. These AI glasses tell the wearer what the perfect move is - and do so discreetly, without the opponent noticing.

The technology behind it is as simple as it is ingenious: the glasses record the chessboard, analyze the game via an app and send the best moves to the wearer via text message. This allows the chess player to always make the best decisions during the game without the opponent being able to see it.

The chess world is left breathless - but not everyone is thrilled

When Xu presented his invention on the X platform, it quickly went viral. The chess community reacted with a mixture of amazement and concern. While some players described the innovation as "incredibly cool", others, such as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, were concerned. He immediately called for the development of a new anti-cheat system to protect the integrity of the game.

Because even if the chessboard remains the central place of the game in the real world, there are more and more opportunities for cheating that are supported by modern technology. Kramnik's appeal to create a better system against cheating shows that even the "traditional" methods of chess are no longer enough to keep the latest technology in check.

The future of chess: when cheating becomes the norm

Technology has changed the sport of chess time and time again. But with AI glasses, a new era could be dawning in which the line between honest play and cheating becomes increasingly blurred. The question that arises: How far can technology be allowed to go in sport before it jeopardizes the game itself?

And the question of fairness also remains unanswered. How much is the use of technology such as these glasses still in keeping with the original spirit of the game? Will chess soon be a competition between machines and humans - or could technology lead to real players with pure intuition and acumen becoming superfluous?

Technology and fairness - a dangerous game

The development of these AI glasses is a fascinating example of how technological innovation is creating new opportunities in even the most traditional disciplines. But while the idea may seem cool at first glance, it is a worrying illustration of how quickly fairness and integrity can be lost in a game like chess. What starts out as an "inconspicuous" tool could become a dangerous tool of cheating in the wrong hands. Who can guarantee that the boundaries will not be pushed even further? How long will it be before this technology is used not only in chess, but also in other areas of life? Who will ensure that technological progress does not become the loser in this story?