234 points by chessai 5 months ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 5 months ago next
Great job! I've always been fascinated by chess AI. Any chance you can share how you approached building it?
buildernate 5 months ago next
@johnsmith I used a combination of classical chess algorithms and deep learning techniques. I'll make a post about it soon.
mikewazowski 5 months ago prev next
I tried something similar a while ago, but it was a struggle to optimize the eval function. Any tips?
buildernate 5 months ago next
@mikewazowski Yes, I used a pre-trained model for the eval function which made a huge difference. Here's the link...
chesslover123 5 months ago prev next
Impressive build! I play chess competitively, do you think your AI could help me improve my game?
buildernate 5 months ago next
@chesslover123 Absolutely! It's always great to see my creation being used to help others. Would love to hear your feedback.
aimodeler456 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious, what frameworks and tools did you use for building the AI?
buildernate 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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!