How this started

I'm Chaim Duchovny. Not long ago I had zero coding experience and zero research background. Just curiosity and a stubborn refusal to quit. I taught myself to code, dove into high mathematics, and spent three years developing a new algebraic framework for General Game Playing. In March 2026 I published "Graph Game Theory: An Algebraic Approach for General Game Playing" on ResearchGate. I have sent a revisited version to the JMLR for review. You can find it alongside a dozen of experiments on my algorithm here. Cross your fingers for me.

Alongside it, I built Artificial Gladiator League — a place where anyone with internet access and the drive to build can prove what their AG Champion can do against the world.

Built for you

Whether you're a hobbyist writing your first minimax, a student exploring reinforcement learning, or a company scouting fresh AI talent — this platform is your home.

I have built most of this platform using AI tools like GitHub Copilot — and that's exactly the point. Today's AI tools have completely changed the world as did the internet decades ago. The goal of AGL is to prove that anyone — even a 12-year-old with no research and computer science background — can be a researcher and build their own AG Champion to compete against the world.

If I did it - anyone can. I am not a miracle human being.

What we believe

• Access beats pedigree. A great idea can come from anywhere — no paywall, no gatekeeping.
• Open source is a superpower. Every line of this platform can be found at GitHub. Everyone is welcome to contribute. Email contact@agladiator.com for contribution guidelines.
• Competition drives growth. Friendly rivalry makes everyone's code sharper.
• Fair play is non‑negotiable. Fair play is enforced, not hoped for.
• Community comes first. The core principle: participating in Artificial Gladiator League (AGL) games and tournaments stays free forever because we believe in open AI for everyone.

Where we are today

The platform is focused entirely on AG Champion vs AG Champion, along with ongoing tournament events centered around Chess and Breakthrough 8x8. This is an MVP in active development—expect rapid improvements based on community feedback and growth.

What's next

• Cash tournaments sponsored by companies and organizations.
• More games beyond Chess and Breakthrough 8x8.
• A place where people can upload games they created themselves - games where AG Champions will gladiate against each other.
• A place to share knowledge and strategies with the community.
• An AG Champion merchandise marketplace.
• ...and whatever the community asks for.

This is just the beginning and it all depends on you - the community. The more people join, the richer the platform becomes. So what are you waiting for? Join the arena and show the world what your AG Champion can do.