README.md

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tags:
  - agents
  - agent-demo-track
  - chess
  - chessboard
  - games
title: Chess Agent
emoji: ♟️
colorFrom: indigo
colorTo: purple
sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 5.33.0
app_file: app.py
pinned: false
license: apache-2.0
short_description: Play and chat chess against an LLM

Chess Agent ♟️🤖

Interactively play and chat chess against a Large Language Model (LLM).

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What is Chess Agent?

Chess Agent is an interactive chess-playing interface integrated with LLM capabilities. Unlike traditional LLM interfaces, Chess Agent allows you to:

• Play moves directly on an interactive chessboard.
• Chat with the agent via text messages, exploring its chain-of-thought in real-time.
• View strategic analysis and tactical insights during gameplay.

Key Features 🚀

• Interactive Chessboard: Make moves or set custom positions seamlessly.
• Chat-based Interaction: Communicate with the LLM directly, asking questions and receiving thoughtful responses.
• Transparent Reasoning: See step-by-step position analysis, the agent's internal reasoning, and the tool calls it performs in the background.

How Does it Work? 🧠

Chess Agent leverages advanced tools:

• Custom Gradio Component: The interactive chessboard interface is implemented as a custom component in Gradio, enabling seamless interaction between board moves and LLM responses.
• Chess MCP Server: Provides position analysis using chess engines and heuristic evaluations.
• Lichess Opening Database Integration: Allows the agent to reference well-established chess opening theory.

These integrations compensate for LLMs' typical limitations in chess-playing ability, ensuring accurate and meaningful gameplay and analysis.

Use Cases

• Educational Tool: Understand chess strategies and tactics through the transparent reasoning process.
• Interactive Chess Assistant: Improve your chess skills by interacting and querying the AI for explanations and insights.
• Fun & Engagement: Enjoy the novelty of playing against a language model and seeing how it thinks.

Demo Video 🎬

See Chess Agent in action:

▶️ Watch the Full Demo on YouTube

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Enjoy playing chess in a unique, insightful, and conversational way with Chess Agent!