Chess Game in C++

Welcome to a simple command-line chess game implemented in C++. This two-player chess game allows players to enjoy the classic game of chess right on their terminal.

Features

• Two-player chess game.
• Basic move validation and check detection.
• Castling and promotion functionality.
• Replay feature to watch the game again.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• How to Play
• Contributing
• License
• Acknowledgments

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have a C++ compiler installed on your machine.
• You have a basic understanding of how to run C++ programs.

How to Play

1. Clone or Download: Start by cloning this repository to your local machine or download it as a ZIP archive.

2. Compile the Source Code: Use your C++ compiler to compile the source code. For example, you can use g++:

   g++ chess_game.cpp -o chess_game

3. Run the Game: Execute the compiled program:

   ./chess_game

4. Game Instructions: The game provides instructions within the console. Follow the on-screen prompts to make moves using source and target coordinates (e.g., 1 0 2 2). You can also input 111 for castling moves.

5. Take Turns: Players take turns making their moves. The game continues until one player wins, it ends in a stalemate, or the players choose to quit.

6. Replay Feature: After the game ends, you can choose to watch a replay of the game to relive the action.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, we welcome your contributions! Please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the Project: Fork the project on GitHub.

2. Create a New Branch: Create a new branch on your forked repository.

3. Commit Your Changes: Make your changes and commit them with descriptive messages.

4. Push Your Branch: Push your branch to your fork on GitHub.

5. Submit a Pull Request: Create a pull request on the main repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to [Your Name] for inspiration and guidance.

Support and Contact

If you have questions, feedback, or encounter issues with the game, feel free to reach out to the project maintainers or create a GitHub issue.

Have fun playing the game! Good luck and may the best player win!