linear algebra

[benstoker]

Are linear algebra algorithms of any kind commonly utilized in modern chess engines?

[AlvaroBegue]

Are linear algebra algorithms of any kind commonly utilized in modern chess engines?

I've never seen one being used. What would they be good for?

[luisrodg]

Which algorithms?

[benstoker]

I guess this means there are.

Which algorithms?

[AlvaroBegue]

Which algorithms?

I guess this means there are.

(quotes rearranged for sanity)

Well, if you consider that multiplying several evaluation terms by coefficients and adding the results together is a dot product, then sure you are using a linear algebra algorithm. But in any more meaningful interpretation of your question (Gaussian elimination, Jordan form of a matrix, Gram-Schmidt process...) no, these algorithms are not used in chess programs.

Why does this matter?

[marcelk]

Are linear algebra algorithms of any kind commonly utilized in modern chess engines?

I use some linear algebra in preparation, but not in the runtime of the engine.