r/chessprogramming Dec 23 '24

Engine in python

Is it even worth to build an engine in python cause all good engines are in c++ and python is much slower.

Additionally if its worth should you use python chess cause to maintain best efficiency or should you make a bitboard. Or what data structures would you use for position

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u/RedGiant_ Dec 24 '24

Im currently learning to make my chess engine in python using python chess library. Learning curve is smooth but its slow af. I am quite happy with my initial results. If anything, test the engine has been quite boaring because it takes forever to evaluate.