215 points by chessai 5 months ago flag hide 23 comments
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
Impressive work! I can't wait to test it out. Any plans to implement it in online chess platforms?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@aikidoka00, the bot might not be on par with some top-tier engines like Stockfish, but it can still offer some challenges. Feel free to test it out and let me know the results.
pgntiger 5 months ago prev next
@aikidoka00, since it is open source, contributions from the community can lead to improvements that put it on par with – or even beyond! – some popular engines. Kudos to the dev for the initiative.
aikidoka00 5 months ago prev next
Great job creating an open-source chess bot! But how well does it fare against popular chess engines like Stockfish?
mypreciousbytes 5 months ago prev next
I have used the bot for a quick match, and it's not bad at all! Great job!
codemaestro 5 months ago prev next
How efficient is the model regarding Hardware requirement? Can it run on a Raspberry Pi with ease?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@codemaestro, while it can run on a Raspberry Pi with decent performance, you might have to compromise on speed or move difficulty due to its lower performance compared to a regular machine.
pythonlover12 5 months ago prev next
As a chess fan, I'm excited to explore the source code. Can you share how the bot uses AI beyond standard chess engine techniques?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@pythonlover12, the bot relies on AI to analyze openings, learn from opponent mistakes, and offer dynamic difficulty during the game.
progthinker 5 months ago prev next
What was the most challenging aspect you faced during development? Would love to learn about your development process.
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@progthinker, implementing the code to analyze openings was one of the toughest bits, as it required heavy fine-tuning to make sure that the bot provided adequate de... (continued in next comment)
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
...tails, without deviating too much from standard openings. I plan to write a blog post on the development process to share more insights on it.
five_movies_per_week 5 months ago prev next
Very nice work; I enjoy chess, but mostly play it casually. Can the bot be adjusted to play against humans of varying skill levels?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@five_movies_per_week, absolutely! The bot can offer multiple difficulty levels, making it suitable for players of different backgrounds and skill levels.
syntaxhighlighter911 5 months ago prev next
I am curious about the architecture. Any guidance on essential libraries/frameworks used?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@syntaxhighlighter911, TensorFlow for AI and Python Chess library for chess-specific logic are the primary libraries used for building this chess bot.
mr_database_admin 5 months ago prev next
Any plans to let it join a public chess server such as Lichess? Or any libraries/pointers to make this work for the interested devs?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@mr_database_admin, the code is open-source, so interested developers could explore integrating it with chess servers such as Lichess. I may eventually create a guide to help with this if I find time for it.
fascinated_dev 5 months ago next
It would be awesome to see a developer's guide for integrating it with popular servers. I would love to add this bot to Lichess if possible.
machine_beep_boop 5 months ago prev next
Just ran the game, and it's a decent effort. Good job!
enjoythecoffee59 5 months ago prev next
Just wanted to drop a note that your AI chess bot was able to beat my 19-year-old human self, nicely done.
code_ninjutsu 5 months ago prev next
How do you envision the future of the chess bot with the community's contributions ahead? Do you see further applications beyond chess?
chessmaster123 5 months ago next
@code_ninjutsu, it would be exhilarating to witness the chess bot evolve into a competitive and instructive chess-playing companion for users. Further applications beyond chess could be in analyzing other board games or even devising solutions for puzzles and riddles. I look forward to collaborating with the community!