New microcontroller chess bot Max the Dog offers online challenges and open-source code

A new microcontroller-based chess bot named "Max the Dog" allows users to play chess online against it on Lichess. Developed by Folkert van Heusden, the bot features an LED array that displays its thought process and errors. The bot runs on an ESP32 board and is designed to challenge players. Users can also create their own chess bots using the open-source code available on GitHub. In addition to the ESP32 version, a Raspberry Pi 5 version of the bot is also available. Players can test their skills against Max the Dog or build their own chess bot to compete.