If there's enough interest I'll consider it, and if someone else beats me to it even better! (I just ask for appropriate credit and to check with me before starting so there's no duplication of effort)
Thanks!!! It'll probably still be a while till I can get started on this (if I do), but I just created a new repo for this here if you (or anyone else) wants to get started before me! https://github.com/elesiuta/conways-game-of-chess