♟️ Python Chess Game ♔

Welcome to Python Chess Game! This project brings you the thrill of chess in a Python-based application, styled with a theme inspired by Chess.com. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, enjoy classic chess right from your command line! 🎉

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🎮 Features

• 🎨 Chess.com Theme: Familiar visuals inspired by Chess.com for an immersive chess experience.
• ♟️ Full Chess Rules: All rules implemented, including:
  • ✅ Complete piece movement and capture mechanics
  • 🔄 Special moves like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion
  • ⚠️ Check and checkmate detection for challenging gameplay
• 🔍 Captured Pieces Tracking: Keep track of the taken pieces throughout the game (known issue currently; see below).
• 👓 Command-Line Promotion: Reach the end of the board with your pawn? Use the command line to select your piece for promotion (UI for this feature is in progress!).

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⚠️ Known Issues

• 📉 Captured Pieces Display: Captured pieces are not displaying correctly due to a minor bug.
• 🔢 No On-Screen Prompts for Moves: No UI prompts for piece selection; input moves directly via the command line.

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/py-chess.git

2. Navigate to the Game Directory

cd py-chess

3. Install Dependencies (if any)

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Start the Game

python main.py

📖 How to Play

• Run the game and follow on-screen instructions to start.
• Select moves directly through the command line by specifying piece coordinates.
• Promote pawns via CLI: If your pawn reaches the opposite side, you can choose its promotion by typing your choice into the CLI.

📖 Game Controls

• Mouse: Click to select pieces and move them on the board.
• Undo Move: Click the undo button or press Z.
• Redo Move: Click the redo button or press X.
• New Game: Click the new game button or press R.
• Save Moves: Press S to save your game’s move log to saves/save.txt.

📂 Assets and Dependencies

Ensure the following assets and libraries are present:

• Assets: The images and assets folders must contain necessary icons, piece images, and font files.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! 🎉 Fork the repository, make your improvements, and submit a pull request.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License—feel free to use, modify, and distribute it.

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👑 Enjoy the game, and may the best strategist win! Whether honing your skills or diving into the game, the Python Chess Game awaits!