MiniChess

Overview

MiniChess is a smaller, strategic chess game designed on a 5x6 board, offering an engaging and simplified experience compared to standard chess. Built with Python and Pygame, the game provides two modes of play:

1. Player vs Player - Two players can play against each other locally.
2. Player vs AI - The player competes against an AI opponent that uses the Alpha-Beta Pruning algorithm to make decisions at a fixed search depth.

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Features

• 5x6 Chess Board

  • A simplified chessboard for quicker games and more dynamic strategies.

• Two Gameplay Modes

  • Player vs Player: Play with another human locally.
  • Player vs AI: Compete against an AI opponent with pre-defined decision depth.

• AI Implementation

  • The AI uses Alpha-Beta Pruning to optimize decision-making within a fixed depth.

• Interactive User Interface

  • The game interface is designed using Pygame for smooth visuals and interactivity.

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Tech Stack

• Programming Language: Python
• Frontend / GUI: Pygame
• AI Algorithm: Alpha-Beta Pruning

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed
• Pygame library