Java Chess Game Application

Welcome to the Java Chess Game Application! This project is a functional chess game built entirely in Java, combining core programming principles, game logic, and UI design to deliver an engaging user experience. It’s designed to showcase my skills in Java development, game programming, and graphical user interface design using JavaFX and Swing.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Usage

Introduction

The Java Chess Game Application is a personal project aimed at creating a feature-rich chess game with a user-friendly interface. It implements essential chess mechanics, such as legal moves, turn switching, check and checkmate detection, and more. This project serves as both a demonstration of my programming expertise and a base for further enhancements.

Features

The Java Chess Game Application includes the following features:

1. User Interface Design: Create an intuitive and visually appealing UI using Java Swing.
2. Game Logic Implementation: Handle chess rules, including legal moves, turn switching, check, and checkmate conditions.
3. Interactive Chessboard: Dynamically update piece positions and board layout in response to player actions.
4. Advanced Gameplay Features:
   • Highlight legal moves for selected pieces.
   • Implement a reset option to restart the game.
   • Provide real-time feedback for check and checkmate states.

Technologies Used

• Java: Core programming language.
• Java Swing: For building the graphical user interface.
• Object Oriented-Programming: To design and structure the game logic efficiently.

Getting Started

To explore or modify this project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GN-SR/JavaChessGame.git
   cd JavaChessGame

2. Set Up Your Development Environment:
   • Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed (Java 8 or higher is recommended).
   • Use an IDE of your choice (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse) for an optimal development experience.

Installation

1. Open the Project in Your IDE: Open the cloned repository in your preferred IDE.

2. Compile and Run: Build the project, compile the code, and run the application to see the chess game in action.

3. Run with Command Line (Optional):

   javac src/*.java
   java src.ChessGameGUI

Usage

Once the application is running, you can:

• Play a Chess Game: Move pieces by clicking on them and selecting a valid destination.
• Highlight Legal Moves: Click on a piece to see all possible moves.
• Reset the Game: Use the reset button to start a new game anytime.
• Check and Checkmate Feedback: Receive real-time notifications when a check or checkmate occurs.

This game can be played in a local, turn-based mode. It does not support network play or AI opponents at this stage.