GM Ben Finegold is known for his sharp wit and even sharper tactics. And now you have the chance to experience both of these when you play his official Chess.com bot!

Play The Finegold Bot

This iconic American grandmaster has been entertaining thousands of fans on his Twitch and YouTube channels for years and educating them in his signature style. Offline, he has been a popular and prolific teacher at the Saint Louis Chess Club as well as the co-founder of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta, which opened in 2017.

Can you overcome his Tarrasch trash talk and show that your skills are on par with one of the internet’s favorite grandmasters? Beware: you might find that the truth hurts!

Defend against Finegold’s tricky King’s Indian Attack (named after legendary chess pioneer Mr. Attack), and see how many Simpsons references you can pick up on as the game progresses. Have fun taking on one of Chess.com’s most challenging grandmaster bots, and just remember this important lesson: The more you play the Ben Finegold bot, the more you learn.

How did you do against Bot Finegold, and what’s your favorite Finegold-ism? Let us know and share your best games in the comments!