Multiplayer Chess

A real-time multiplayer chess game built with Node.js, Socket.io, and vanilla JavaScript.

Features

• 🎮 Real-time multiplayer gameplay
• 🏠 Room-based matchmaking
• ♟️ Full chess rules validation
• 📱 Responsive design
• 🎨 Clean, modern UI
• 🔄 Automatic reconnection handling

How to Play

1. Create a Game: Click "Create New Game" to generate a room
2. Share Room ID: Copy the room ID and share it with your opponent
3. Join a Game: Enter a room ID and click "Join Game"
4. Play: Take turns making moves - white goes first!

Deployment Options

Option 1: Glitch (Recommended - Easiest)

1. Go to glitch.com
2. Click "New Project" → "Import from GitHub" (or upload zip)
3. Upload the project files
4. The app will auto-start and provide a public URL

Option 2: Render

1. Go to render.com
2. Create a new Web Service
3. Connect your GitHub repo or upload files
4. Set build command: npm install
5. Set start command: npm start

Option 3: Local Development

npm install
npm start

Then open http://localhost:3000

Technical Details

• Backend: Node.js + Express + Socket.io
• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript + CSS Grid
• Chess Logic: chess.js library
• Real-time: WebSockets via Socket.io

Game Controls

• Click a piece to select it
• Valid moves are highlighted
• Click a highlighted square to move
• Use "Resign" to forfeit
• Use "Offer Draw" to propose a draw

Enjoy your game! ♟️