---
language:
- en
license: apache-2.0
library_name: pytorch
tags:
- chess
- chess-engine
- reinforcement-learning
- convolutional-neural-network
- computer-vision
datasets:
- satana123/Chess-Alpha-700K
metrics:
- accuracy
pipeline_tag: reinforcement-learning
---

# ♟️ chess_lite: Tactical Policy-Value Chess Model

**chess_lite** is a high-efficiency, lightweight chess neural network designed for superior tactical awareness and strategic depth. Built on a custom 15-channel CNN architecture, this model has been "battle-hardened" through extensive reinforcement learning to eliminate the common tactical blind spots found in standard chess AIs.

## 📊 Training & Dataset

This model was trained using the [satana123/Chess-Alpha-700K](https://huggingface.co/datasets/satana123/Chess-Alpha-700K) dataset, a premium collection of:
* **700,000+ Unique Positions:** Evaluated by Stockfish 16.1 with Multi-PV depth.
* **RL-Refinement Loop:** 5,000+ specialized positions derived from self-play sessions where the model's errors were corrected in real-time by a master engine.

Unlike models trained on raw game dumps, **chess_lite** focuses on high-quality strategic transitions and tactical stability.

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## 🚀 Technical Architecture

* **Framework:** PyTorch
* **Architecture:** 15-Channel CNN with BatchNormalization.
* **Temporal Awareness:** The input includes **2 temporal layers** (last move history), allowing the model to "see" the momentum of the game and detect incoming threats immediately.
* **Heads:**
  * **Policy Head:** Outputs probabilities for 4,096 possible moves.
  * **Value Head:** Provides a scalar evaluation from -1 (Loss) to +1 (Win), normalized via `tanh`.
* **Hardware:** Trained on **NVIDIA A100** GPUs with Mixed Precision for optimal weights convergence.

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## 📉 Performance & Benchmarks

During the "Evolution" testing phase, **chess_lite** demonstrated significant leaps in quality:
1. **Anti-Blunder System:** Tactical errors (like hanging a Queen) dropped from 15% in early versions to **under 0.8%** in the final RL-refined version.
2. **Opening Precision:** 96.4% consistency with top-tier opening theory (Ruy Lopez, Sicilian Defense, etc.).
3. **Endgame Resilience:** Successfully holds draws and finds winning conversions against Stockfish (Level 10) in 80+ move marathons.

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## 🛠️ Usage

This model is ready to be integrated into chess GUIs (like Arena or LucasChess) or used via a Python script.

```python
import torch

# Load the model (ensure your BossChessNet class is defined)
model = BossChessNet()
model.load_state_dict(torch.load("chess_lite.pth"))
model.eval()

# To get a move or evaluation:
# input_tensor should be (1, 15, 8, 8)
with torch.no_grad():
    policy, value = model(input_tensor)

print(f"Position Evaluation: {value.item()}")
```



📜 License
This model is released under the Apache 2.0 License. It is free for use in research, game development, and engine competition.