datavorous/sameshi

a ~1200 Elo chess engine that fits within 2KB

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#chess#chess-engine#demoscene

What it does

Sameshi is a compact chess engine designed for minimalism, operating within a 2KB size limit while providing basic gameplay mechanics. Its performance at ~1170 Elo makes it a fascinating project for chess enthusiasts and developers interested in AI.

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Last trending: 2026-02-21

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Hook

Discover Sameshi, a tiny yet powerful chess engine that challenges your strategic skills within just 2KB!

Content angles

A tutorial on how to contribute to the Sameshi chess engine and enhance its features.
An analysis of the chess strategies employed by Sameshi compared to larger engines like Stockfish.
A deep dive into the coding techniques used in Sameshi to achieve a functional chess engine under 2KB.

Who should care

Chess enthusiasts, AI developers, and programmers interested in compact coding solutions.