Chess pieces have an iconic look, but what if we allowed an AI to tinker with their designs based on a given prompt? If you’re wondering what such a game would be like, you’ll want to check out Google’s new website that lets you generate unique chess pieces and take on their bitter rivals.
Google’s GenChess uses AI to create your perfect chess pieces
As part of its Google Labs initiative, the search giant has launched an online game called GenChess. In this game, you set your desired chess piece theme via a text prompt, which Google Gemini will use to create a complete set that reflects your aesthetic.
Once you’ve tinkered with the pieces and made them look the way you want, Google Gemini automatically selects and creates a counter-theme to your prompt. In my testing, if I created a set based on cats, it would use a set based on a dog as an opponent. If I were creating an angelic aesthetic, Google Gemini would be a sufficiently evil counterpart for me to play against.
So is it worth giving up all these chess learning apps and go with GenChess? Maybe not. You only have three difficulty levels and a handful of timer options, and there’s no way to undo your move or view match history. But if you ever wanted a Transformers vs. Decepticons chess match, head over to the GenChess website and make your dreams come true.