Milanche10 / IMIChess

Chess App

Overview

The Chess App is a comprehensive and feature-rich application designed to enhance your chess-playing experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the game, a seasoned player seeking challenges, or someone who enjoys the thrill of multiplayer chess battles, this app has something for everyone.

Key Features

1. Lessons Our Chess App offers a structured and interactive learning experience for players of all skill levels. You can access a wide range of chess lessons, tutorials, and strategies that cover the fundamentals, advanced tactics, and opening theory. Whether you're new to chess or aiming to become a Grandmaster, our lessons will help you improve your skills.

2. Puzzles Sharpen your chess skills and boost your tactical acumen with a vast collection of chess puzzles. These puzzles cover various aspects of the game, from checkmate in one move to complex endgame scenarios. Solve puzzles, improve your pattern recognition, and become a more formidable opponent.

3. Multiplayer Challenge your friends or chess enthusiasts from around the world in real-time multiplayer matches. You can create custom games, set time controls, and chat with opponents as you compete for victory. The multiplayer feature allows you to test your skills against a diverse and challenging player base.

4. Playing Against AI Practice your chess strategies and tactics by playing against our advanced AI opponents. Choose from different difficulty levels, ranging from beginner to expert, to suit your skill level. Playing against AI is a great way to refine your skills and experiment with different strategies without the pressure of a real opponent.

5. User-Friendly Interface Our Chess App boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface designed for seamless navigation. Enjoy a visually appealing and responsive design that enhances your overall experience.

Whether you're looking to improve your chess skills, challenge friends, or engage in thrilling multiplayer chess battles, our Chess App provides a comprehensive and enjoyable chess experience. Join our community of chess enthusiasts and embark on your journey to becoming a chess master.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Usage
• Development
• Deployment
• Contributing
• License

Prerequisites

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• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager)
• Git
• MongoDB

Installation

How to Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that allows you to run JavaScript code on the server-side. It comes with npm (Node Package Manager) to manage packages and dependencies. Follow these steps to install Node.js on your system.

Installing Node.js on Windows

1. Visit the official Node.js website at nodejs.org.

2. Download the Windows Installer (.msi) for the LTS (Long Term Support) version or the Current version, depending on your requirements. It's recommended to choose the LTS version for most use cases.

3. Run the installer by double-clicking the downloaded .msi file.

4. Follow the installation wizard's instructions. You can accept the default settings for most options.

5. Once the installation is complete, open your Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the following command to verify that Node.js and npm are installed:

   node -v
   npm -v

You should see the versions of Node.js and npm printed in the terminal.

#Installing Node.js on macOS Visit the official Node.js website at nodejs.org.

Download the macOS Installer (.pkg) for the LTS (Long Term Support) version or the Current version, depending on your requirements. It's recommended to choose the LTS version for most use cases.

Run the installer by double-clicking the downloaded .pkg file.

Follow the installation wizard's instructions. You can accept the default settings for most options.

Once the installation is complete, open your Terminal and run the following command to verify that Node.js and npm are installed:

node -v
npm -v

You should see the versions of Node.js and npm printed in the terminal.

Installing Node.js on Linux (Using NodeSource)

Open your terminal.

First, you need to install curl if you don't have it already. Run the following command:

sudo apt-get install curl

For other Linux distributions, use the respective package manager to install curl.

Install Node.js using NodeSource by running the following commands (replace 14.x with the desired LTS version, e.g., 16.x):

curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Once the installation is complete, verify that Node.js and npm are installed by running:

node -v
npm -v

You should see the versions of Node.js and npm printed in the terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Node.js and npm on your system. You can now start building and running JavaScript applications on your machine.

Install application

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/your-app.git //not on git yet
   

Change into the project directory:

    cd backend

Install server dependencies:

    npm install

Change into the client directory (for the React frontend):

    cd frontend\my-app

Install client dependencies:

    npm install

Usage

Usage

1. Learning Chess

To access the chess lessons and tutorials:

1. Open the ap.
2. Navigate to the "Lessons" section in the app's main menu.
3. Browse through the available lessons.
4. Click on a lesson to start learning. Follow the instructions, practice exercises, and enhance your chess knowledge.

2. Chess Puzzles

To challenge yourself with chess puzzles:

1. Go to the "Puzzles" section in the app.
2. Solve puzzles by making moves on the board. Try to find the best moves to reach the puzzle's goal.
3. As you solve puzzles you get harder each time.

3. Multiplayer Chess

To play chess with friends or other users:

1. Access the "Multiplayer" or "Play Online" feature.
2. Create a new game room or join an existing one.
3. Send game invitations to friends or wait for other users to join.
4. Start the game when all players are ready. Make your moves by dragging and dropping pieces on the board.

4. Playing Against AI

To practice against AI opponents:

1. Navigate to the "Play Against AI" or "Computer" section.
2. Select the AI's difficulty level (e.g., easy, normal, hard).
3. Start a new game against the chosen AI opponent.
4. Play chess against the AI with real-time feedback.

Running the Server

To start the Node.js server, run the following command:

    npm start

The server will be accessible at http://localhost:8080.

Running the React Frontend

To start the React frontend development server, open a new terminal window and navigate to the client directory:

    cd frontend\my-app

Then, run the following command:

    npm start

The React app will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Development

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Deployment

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Contributing

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License

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This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

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