ChessAI

A simple chess engine with a graphical interface built using Python, Pygame, and python-chess. Includes a random AI agent and an Alpha-Beta pruning AI for move selection.

Features

• Graphical user interface (GUI) built with Pygame.
• Playable chess with legal moves enforced.
• Random AI agent.
• Alpha-Beta pruning AI for stronger play.
• Highlighting for legal moves, promotions, and check situations.

Requirements

• Python 3.8+

• Dependencies (install via pip):

  pip install pygame chess

Running from Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ogaber1/ChessAI.git
   cd ChessAI

2. Run the game:

   python main.py

Running the Executable

An executable version is included for convenience.

Important: Place the executable file in the same directory as the assets folder, otherwise the game will crash.

1. Ensure main.exe and the assets/ folder are in the same directory.
2. Double-click main.exe to run the game.

Game Modes

• Human vs. Random AI
• Human vs. Alpha-Beta AI
• Random AI vs. Alpha-Beta AI

Credits

• Built with Pygame and python-chess.
• Developed by ogaber1 and maryamyasser33.