Chess with AI: A Python-based chess engine and interactive board designed with a simple, intuitive interface and a challenging AI opponent. Built using Pygame, this project lets you experience both player vs player and player vs AI modes directly on your machine.
This chess engine utilizes the Minimax algorithm with Alpha-Beta Pruning, giving it the ability to make calculated and strategic decisions. It evaluates all possible outcomes to select the most optimal move—providing a solid challenge to even experienced players.
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- 🧩 AI Opponent: Based on Minimax with Alpha-Beta Pruning.
- 🎮 Game Modes: Player vs Player, Player vs AI.
- 👆 Clickable Interface: Click to select and move pieces.
- 🕹️ Undo / Reset: Easily undo moves or restart the game.
- 📋 Move Logger: Track every move made in the session.
- ♟️ Realistic Movement: Enforces legal moves and game rules.
- Python 3
- Pygame
Chess-with-AI/
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├── ChessMain.py # Main game loop and UI
├── ChessEngine.py # Core logic for move generation and validation
├── ChessAI.py # Minimax-based AI logic
├── images/ # Game assets (pieces, board)
├── screenshots/ # Project preview images
├── requirements.txt # Dependencies (Pygame)
├── LICENSE # MIT License
└── README.md # You're here!
Follow these steps to set up the project locally:
git clone https://github.com/xHarshit/Chess-with-AI.git
cd Chess-with-AI
python -m pip install -r requirements.txt
python ChessMain.py- Press Z → Undo last move
- Press R → Reset the game
- Click → Select and move pieces
- Improve AI with move ordering and opening book
- Implement drag-and-drop piece movement
- Add board flip and dark mode options
- Enhance UI with piece skins and animations
This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it for your own learning or projects. ;)