Official BotGambit opponent

Coward Fish

It anticipates checking ideas because every check you give lowers its Elo.

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How Coward Fish changes the game

It anticipates checking ideas because every check you give lowers its Elo.

Its strength stays between 0 and 3,200 Elo.

Available difficulties

  • Relaxed: 1,200 starting Elo
  • Original: 1,800 starting Elo
  • Ruthless: 2,200 starting Elo

How to play against Coward Fish

Build checks that also improve your position. Even a check that wins no material can make its later moves less accurate.

Community statistics

Games played
21
Wins
9
Player win rate
42.9%
Average game length
44 full moves
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