[Jaruzel]

One day I'd like to write a rubbish Chess Engine purely for personal use, so that I can play chess against the computer and actually have a good probability of winning, instead of getting thrashed even on the 'easy' setting.

The way my brain works, the act of writing the engine would probably also level up my chess playing skills as a side benefit.

[tzs]

Writing an engine you can beat is easy.

The hard part is writing an engine that you can barely beat, which is what would give most people the most enjoyable experience.

Usually what ends up happening is that you either get an engine you can easily trounce, or you get an engine that thoroughly outplays you on most moves but occasionally throws in a massive blunder.

[krsrhe]

Rubbish chess engines aren’t fun. MacOS has one built in.

Try CrazyBishop / TheChess / Chess Lvl.100

Or chess.com leveled bots, or play with handicap, Or play humans online! Infinite supply of beatable opponents.