LeftistTachyon / LeftistTachyon/ChessAI

NullPointerException: Moving a null piece

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Description

From simulate() in TreeNode
to movePiece() in ChessBoard

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Research direction

Start at TreeNode.simulate() and follow the call into ChessBoard.movePiece(), where the NullPointerException is reported. Reproduce the failing move and inspect why a null piece reaches that entry point. Done means the reproduction no longer raises the exception and the relevant move behavior remains correct.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
ai, game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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