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Chess GUI

Overview

This project implements a graphical chess game engine using C++ with the SDL2 library. It handles the representation of chess pieces, game logic, and rendering of a chessboard, allowing players to interact with a graphical interface for chess gameplay.

Features

• Graphical Interface: Utilizes SDL2 and SDL2_image for rendering the chessboard and pieces.
• Chess Mechanics: Implements chess rules, including valid moves for pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens, and kings.
• Board Setup: Initializes and displays the chessboard with piece textures for both black and white sides.
• Interactive Gameplay: Supports user interaction with moves, captures, and piece movements using texture-based rendering.
• Music & Sound Effects: Incorporates sound effects for game events (e.g., moves, captures) with SDL2_mixer.

Key Components

• Game Logic: Classes for different chess pieces handle move validation, rendering, and interactions.
• Rendering System: Render_Window class manages SDL2 rendering operations.
• File-Based Assets: Uses .png images for pieces and .mp3 files for sound effects stored in the res directory.
• Board Management: The chessboard is implemented as an 8x8 grid with class-based square management.

Dependencies

The project requires the following SDL2 libraries:

• SDL2
• SDL2_image
• SDL2_ttf
• SDL2_mixer

How to Run

1. Install SDL2 and the required SDL2 extensions on your system.
2. Clone the repository and ensure the res folder contains all required assets.
3. Compile the project using a C++ compiler with SDL2 linked:

   g++ Sample.cpp -o ChessGame -lSDL2 -lSDL2_image -lSDL2_ttf -lSDL2_mixer

4. Run the game:

   ./ChessGame

Future Enhancements

• Add multiplayer functionality (local or online).
• Implement AI for single-player mode.
• Expand sound effects and animations for better gameplay experience.

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