ChessForge
Introducing a new gen variant of a classic timeless game loved by many. Have fun playing good old standard Chess or dive into creative mode, design game modes according to your fantasies.
Created on 9th June 2024
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ChessForge
Introducing a new gen variant of a classic timeless game loved by many. Have fun playing good old standard Chess or dive into creative mode, design game modes according to your fantasies.
The problem ChessForge solves
Problem 1: Limited Variety and Customization
Traditional chess games are characterized by fixed rules, standard pieces, and a static 8x8 board. While the game is rich in strategy, the lack of variety can lead to predictable gameplay, limiting player engagement over time.
Solution: Diverse Gameplay Options
ChessForge introduces a variety of gameplay options to break away from traditional norms. It offers not only the classic 8x8 chessboard but also a larger 15x15 board. This variation keeps the game fresh and exciting, challenging players to adapt their tactics in different settings.
Problem 2: Lack of Creativity and Personalization
In traditional chess, players have no control over the pieces they use or the layout of the board. This lack of customization can restrict players' creativity and personalization, preventing them from exploring new strategies and enjoying a unique gameplay experience tailored to their preferences.
Solution: Creator Mode
ChessForge addresses this issue by introducing a Custom Piece Creator Mode. This mode allows players to design various scenarios by placing the Chess pieces wherever they desire. Players can experiment with different combinations, creating unique sets of pieces that reflect their personal play style and strategic preferences. This customization not only enhances player creativity but also opens up new avenues for strategic thinking and innovation on the chessboard.
Problem 3: Very few good Open Source tools for teaching and learning chess
Chess.com, a very popular chess engine in the community is a good tool for purposes of playing, learning and teaching chess. However, most of the attractive features of the tool are locked behind a paywall. It is but one example among many.
Solution: A Comprehensive Package totally free of cost
Any Interested party need only lookup this project on the GitHub platform and download it and utilize it to it's full capacity without needing to pay a single dime.
Challenges we ran into
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Developing the base code :
Before getting started, we had to design the model in a comprehensive manner which also left a little space for any future changes we needed to make. Designing the pieces along with their attributes was the biggest task we had ahead of us, considering the variety of chess pieces and their plethora of moves. We faced a lot of annoying bugs along the way, resolving those took us a while and required us to put all of our programming prowess into employ. -
Handling Piece Movements :
The base of any type of chess game, be it bullet(1 min), rapid(3 min) or blitz(10 min) or any others, the strategic movements of pieces and different kinds of tactics employed while playing the game are what make it really fun and challenging. And so was designing the movesets for the different pieces in game. Resolving the dependencies of one piece on others, checking every move for checks, checkmates, stalemates, draws etc. were the major challenges we faced in pursuit of developing a fun and engaging game like chess. Breaking down all the movesets into smaller problems and tackling them head-on while keeping aware of any changes needing to be made to previous states of the game window was what helped us in effectively making and completing the game. -
A Twist on The Classic:
Our creatormode which allows the players to place any piece as they desire on the board before starting a game is what makes our game unique.