Chess

This project is part of The Odin project: Ruby Chess in Ruby Curriculum.

Project Overview

This command-line Chess game allows two players to engage in a match directly through the terminal. The game adheres to standard chess rules, ensuring an authentic experience. Key features include:

Live Demo

A live demo of the Chess game is available on Replit: Play Chess on Replit

What I Learned

• Legal Move Validation: Prevents illegal moves and properly handles check and checkmate scenarios.
• Modular Code Design: Maintains clean, organized code to facilitate debugging and future enhancements.
• Unit Testing with RSpec: Improved my skills in writing tests to ensure code reliability and correctness.
• Object-Oriented Design: Developed a deeper understanding of modular code organization and the importance of single-responsibility principles in programming.

Assignment Objectives

1. Command-Line Chess Game: Develop a game where two players can play against each other directly in the terminal.
2. Game Constraints: Implement rules to prevent illegal moves, with functionality to declare check or checkmate in the correct scenarios.
3. Testing: Write comprehensive RSpec tests for critical components. While TDD is not mandatory, ensure that frequently used functionalities are well-tested.
4. Modular Design: Maintain clean and modular code. Aim for each method and class to serve a single responsibility, aiding in debugging and maintenance.
5. Chess Knowledge: If you're unfamiliar with the game, explore additional resources to understand chess mechanics and rules.
6. Fun Enhancements: Enhance the game visually by incorporating Unicode characters for a more engaging game board experience.

Extra Credits

1. Basic AI Player: Implement a simple AI opponent that can make random legal moves.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/jambalong/chess.git
   cd chess

2. Install dependencies:

   bundle install

3. Run the game:

   bundle exec ruby chess_game.rb

TODO List

• Add functionality to save board state.
• Implement castling moves for both players.
• Add en passant rules for pawns.