chess50

A chess AI built using minimax, alpha-beta-pruning, and Zobrist hashing algorithms

Distribution

The directory comprises three files and a subdirectory:

1. runner.py, which contains the code to run chess50's graphical user interface
2. chess50.py, which contains the code to implement the chess AI
3. requirements.txt, which contains the list of dependencies
4. assets/, the folder containing the fonts and images used in the project

Setup

Open the Terminal, go to the chess50/ directory, and run pip install -r requirements.txt.

Running chess50

In the chess50/ directory, run python runner.py in the Terminal.

Features

1. Choosing a side. Once the pygame window opens, choose the side you want to play or you can let chess50 choose a side for you in a pseudorandom manner.

2. Moving a chess piece. To move a chess piece, click the piece you want to move and click the square to which you want it to move.

3. Playing another game. When the game is over, click "PLAY AGAIN" if you want to play another game.

4. Resigning a game. During your turn, click the flag icon below the chessboard to resign a game.

Code authorship

2021 © Jessan Rendell G. Belenzo

Terms of use

Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE.

Acknowledgements

Russell, S., & Norvig, P. (2021). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, Global Edition 4th. Foundations, 19, 23.

Zobrist, A. L. (1970). A new hashing method with application for game playing. ICGA Journal, 13(2), 69-73.

Fiekas, N. (2021). niklasf/python-chess. GitHub.

Lefler, M., et al. (2021). Simplified evaluation function. Chess Programming Wiki.

Burnett, C. (2012). Category:SVG chess pieces. Wikimedia Commons.

Smashicons (n.d.). Flag free icon. Flaticon.