Welcome to the Chess Engine project! This is a personal project dedicated to creating a comprehensive chess gaming experience using Python and Pygame. Our chess engine features a wide array of functionalities, including castling, en passant, and support for both single and multiplayer modes. Most notably, it incorporates the NegaMax algorithm with Alpha-Beta Pruning to create a formidable chessbot capable of achieving a rating of 1800 against Stockfish.
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Chess Game Implementation: We've developed a fully functional chess game with support for standard chess rules, including pawn promotion, castling, and en passant.
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Single and Multiplayer Modes: Whether you want to play against a friend or challenge the chessbot, our engine accommodates both single-player and two-player modes.
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AI Chessbot: The chessbot is powered by the NegaMax algorithm with Alpha-Beta Pruning, making it a formidable opponent with a competitive 1800 rating against Stockfish.
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User-Friendly GUI: Our Pygame-based graphical user interface provides an intuitive and visually appealing chess gaming experience.
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Efficient Move Validation: Robust move validation ensures that only legal moves are allowed, enhancing the authenticity of the game.
Our chessbot's intelligence is achieved through the implementation of the NegaMax algorithm, a variant of the Minimax algorithm used in game theory. NegaMax is combined with the Alpha-Beta Pruning technique, which significantly reduces the number of nodes evaluated in the search tree. This combination allows our chessbot to efficiently explore potential moves and make optimal decisions.
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Clone the Repository: Start by cloning this repository to your local machine using Git.
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Install Dependencies: Make sure to install the required libraries and dependencies. You can find these details in the project's requirements file.
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Run the Game: Execute the main Python script to launch the chess game with the user-friendly Pygame-based GUI.
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Game Modes:
- Single Player: Challenge the chessbot and experience its competitive AI.
- Multiplayer: Play with a friend and enjoy a traditional chess game.
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src/: This directory contains the source code for the chess engine, including the game logic, AI algorithms, and GUI implementation. -
assets/: All game-related assets, such as chess piece images and icons, are stored here. -
docs/: Documentation and additional resources related to the project can be found in this directory. -
tests/: Unit tests and test cases to ensure the reliability of the engine.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. For full details, please refer to the LICENSE.md file in the repository.
We hope you enjoy playing and exploring our Chess Engine project as much as we enjoyed creating it!