Comment by DiogenesKynikos

> don't always select the best move, at every step just select one of the top 10

Engines already do this when you turn down their skill level. It does not lead to human-like play.

The problem is that bad (or just non-expert) human players don't make completely random mistakes. They tend to make very specific types of mistakes. For example, they may miss certain types of tactics, or underestimate king safety, or forget about hanging pieces.

In order to make a bot that feels like a human, you need to somehow capture the specific weaknesses that human players have.