Overview
The Chess project was one of my earliest experiments with Python and Pygame. It holds a special place in my heart because it was inspired by a tutorial from one of my favorite high school teachers, Edward Sharrick. He had shared Pygame tutorials on his personal YouTube channel, which I followed to create the initial version of this game. I don't know if the videos are still available, but they were invaluable to my learning process.
Details
After completing the tutorial, I expanded the project significantly. One of my biggest contributions was implementing a computer opponent. To achieve this, I:
- Hard-coded the London Opening, which is one of the most well-documented openings in chess theory. This made it relatively straightforward to implement.
- Tested the AI opponent on Chess.com in classic matches. The bot achieved a rating of roughly 1600 after the placement games, making it a stronger player than me!
Unfortunately, this project predates my consistent use of GitHub for version control. It was stored on a school laptop and has since been lost. Despite this, it remains one of my proudest projects, showcasing my early interest in game development and artificial intelligence.
Technologies Used
- Programming Language: Python
- Library: Pygame
- Testing Platform: Chess.com