Why do bots play unpopular openings?

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chrissharp80

E4 is the most common opening in Chess unless you're playing against chess.com's bots. Then it's rare. Why? Shouldn't the bots simulate what you'll face in live chess? It takes a lot of work with bots to practice the Italian game, for example. Many times I'll have to keep trying bots until I find a bot way out of my range to play the most standard openings. 

benhunt72

Have you played the Stockfish Fairy bot on Lichess? It feels much more like playing a human.

chrissharp80

I haven't but recently I've been spending more time over there. I'll give it a shot. Thanks, Ben!