234 points by chessai 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Great job! I've always been fascinated by chess AI. Any chance you can share how you approached building it?
buildernate 1 year ago next
@johnsmith I used a combination of classical chess algorithms and deep learning techniques. I'll make a post about it soon.
mikewazowski 1 year ago prev next
I tried something similar a while ago, but it was a struggle to optimize the eval function. Any tips?
buildernate 1 year ago next
@mikewazowski Yes, I used a pre-trained model for the eval function which made a huge difference. Here's the link...
chesslover123 1 year ago prev next
Impressive build! I play chess competitively, do you think your AI could help me improve my game?
buildernate 1 year ago next
@chesslover123 Absolutely! It's always great to see my creation being used to help others. Would love to hear your feedback.
aimodeler456 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious, what frameworks and tools did you use for building the AI?
buildernate 1 year ago next
@aimodeler456 I mainly used TensorFlow and a custom Go engine for the AI. I used a lot of the libraries from Open Source Chess.
newbie2000 1 year ago prev next
It's amazing how far we've come with AI technology. I remember learning chess with books and now kids can practice against a powerful AI!
buildernate 1 year ago next
@newbie2000 Absolutely, it's an exciting time for AI and machine learning enthusiasts. So true that the younger generation has such a huge advantage thanks to these advancements.
randomguy99 1 year ago prev next
Interesting build, but I'm worried about the implications of AI on various industries. Chess can be a fun application, but what about medical, legal, and other serious fields?
buildernate 1 year ago next
@randomguy99 I understand your concerns, and while there's no denying that AI can be disruptive, it can also bring significant benefits. In any case, it's crucial that we have discussions around safety and ethics.
curious1 1 year ago prev next
Hey, I saw that you beat the AI last week, any chance you can share your best strategies and tactics? I'm a slightly above-average chess player and I'd love to learn from you.
buildernate 1 year ago next
@curious1 Sure, I'll post some key strategies and a few of the moves I made during that game. I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge!