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Increasing Skill Level Recruits Deeper Attention Layers in a Frozen Chess Transformer

The paper explores how increasing the skill level in a pre-trained chess transformer model, Maia-3, affects attention layer depth. By adjusting the Elo rating input, the model's deeper attention layers are activated, particularly for specific tactical moves like knight forks. The study suggests that higher skill levels recruit later, more specialized attention heads while earlier heads maintain a consistent contribution.

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PublishedSeptember 24, 2026David Litman
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This research provides insights into how neural networks adapt their internal processing based on input skill levels, which could inform the development of more adaptive AI systems in strategic games.

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