To connect the open-source AI engine Leela Zero to the graphical interface GoGui, you must configure GoGui to launch Leela Zero as a GTP (Go Text Protocol) engine. This setup allows you to play against the AI or analyze your games visually. Here is the step-by-step guide to connecting them. 📋 Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have downloaded the following files and placed them into a single, dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Go\LeelaZero): GoGui: The graphical interface software.
Leela Zero Executable: The leelaz.exe file (for Windows) or the compiled binary for Mac/Linux.
Leela Zero Weights File: The neural network file (usually a long alphanumeric name or best_network.gz). 🔧 Step-by-Step Configuration Open GoGui Launch the GoGui application on your computer. Navigate to Program Settings Click on Program in the top menu bar. Select Edit Programs… from the drop-down menu. Add a New Engine Click the New button on the right side of the window. Fill in the Engine Details Name: Type Leela Zero (or any name you prefer).
Command: Click Browse and select your leelaz.exe (or your Mac/Linux binary) file.
Arguments: This is the critical step. Enter the required flags to tell Leela Zero how to behave and where to find its weights. Paste the following format:–gtp –weights network_file_name.gz(Replace network_file_name.gz with the exact filename of your downloaded weights file). Save the Settings Click OK to close the program editor. Click OK again to close the main settings window. Attach the Engine Click on Program in the top menu bar again.
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