Re: Parsing Chess Algebra Notation

[gmax]

Before reinventing you own wheel, please have a look at Chess::PGN::Parse (containing, among other things, regexes to validate chess moves), Chess::PGN::EPD (containing the moves logic), Chess::PGN::Moves, and Chess::PGN::Filter.

Although they were developed by two different authors, they were planned together and developed as a unique tool.

As for the technique, A demanding parser and Perl, Chess, Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics could be useful as well.

[Steve_p]

I am currently using Chess::PGN::Parse and have had no issues with it at all. I definately suggest it over attempting to write your own.

If you are just writing your own version for fun, practice, or to learn something new, I'd say, "Great! Go for it!" Just don't release it to the CPAN unless you are adding a lot of new functionality or there is a speed improvement. If you have questions on releasing it or not, the authors of the other chess modules are here, and I'm sure they'd be glad chat about chess and Perl.

[Anonymous Monk]

Bingo bingo bingo, thank you very much this is EXACTLY what I have spent the last few hours trying very hard NOT to start writing!