Configuration Guide

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Trent M. Wyatt edited this page Apr 23, 2025 · 2 revisions

Configuration Guide

Tweak compile‑time parameters to balance strength ↔ memory.

Macro / Template Arg	Purpose	Trade‑off
`MaxMoves`	Size of the `Move` scratch buffer.	↑ RAM static
`MaxDepth`	Tree search depth.	↑ Flash, ↑ CPU
`evaluate()` scale	Range of scores.	Too large wastes bits; too small causes collisions

Heuristic Tips

Normalize scores around 0; use symmetric ± values.
Use int16_t on AVR when possible.

Memory Saving Tricks

Disable Serial debug prints (#define MINIMAX_VERBOSE 0).
Store lookup tables in PROGMEM.
Prefer bit‑packed boards (example: Checkers uses 4‑bit squares).

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