Research project from the Playful Systems group at the MIT Media Lab to augment the chess viewing experience. A collaboration with grandmaster Maurice Ashley.
Python Scripts to automate the Stockfish chess engine to detect "boomerang positions": positions where one side has what seems like a strong move, but turns out many moves down to have catastrophic results.
A web-based interface designed to be used on-screen while commenting on a chess match. Current features include:
- Madden Mode: draw on top of the chess board
- Controlled-squares visualization
- Piece class hiding
- Drag-and-drop move interface
- Integration with the Boomerang Search interface described above for the computer's next move predictions and client-side boomerang detection.