lichess-org / lichess-org/external-engine
"Error loading engine" with some positions
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- Python
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Description
When running external-engine with the position below, the analysis fails with "Error loading engine", despite the position being legal. The built-in WASM Stockfish works fine.
`r1bq1rk1/ppp1ppbp/2np1np1/8/8/2P1PP2/PP1PQQPP/QQQQ1K1Q w - - 1 7`
A screenshot of the error: https://i.imgur.com/4n4G3OY.png
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Research direction
Reproduce the failure using the provided FEN and compare external-engine analysis with the built-in WASM Stockfish path. Trace the engine-loading entry point and identify why this legal position is rejected; done means the external engine loads and analyzes the position without the reported error.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python, wasm
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100