Chess Game

Welcome to the Chess Game project! This real-time multiplayer chess game allows two players to compete against each other while other users can join as spectators. The project leverages a range of modern web technologies to provide a seamless and interactive experience.

Features

• Real-time Gameplay: Players can compete in real-time thanks to Socket.io.
• Spectator Mode: Users can join and watch ongoing games without participating.
• Modern UI: Utilizes TailwindCSS for a clean and responsive design.
• Chess Mechanics: Powered by Chess.js to handle game rules and move validation.
• Server-side Logic: Built with Node.js and Express to manage game states and player interactions.
• Dynamic Templating: EJS is used for rendering dynamic content on the front-end.

Technologies Used

• Socket.io: Enables real-time, bidirectional communication between the server and clients.
• Express: A fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
• EJS: Embedded JavaScript templating.
• Chess.js: A JavaScript library for chess move generation, validation, and other utility functions.
• TailwindCSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your local machine:

• Node.js
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chess-game-using-socket-io.git
   cd chess-game-using-socket-io

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

Usage

• Playing the Game: Two players can start a game by navigating to the game URL. Players can make moves in real-time, and the game state will update for both players.
• Spectating: Additional users can join the game URL to watch the ongoing game without interfering.