Welcome to the official repository for the Knights of the Web Chess Club website! This project is an all-in-one platform for chess enthusiasts, featuring a full-featured website, a custom-built chess engine, and an interactive user interface for playing games.

Our platform is designed to be the ultimate online hub for any 42 chess club.

• Club Website:

  • Member Profiles: Create and manage user profiles with ratings and game history.
  • Tournament Brackets: Organize and display live tournament standings.
  • Event Calendar: Schedule and announce club meetings, matches, and events.
  • News & Blog: Share updates, game analyses, and articles.

• Chess Engine:

  • A powerful, custom-built engine with adjustable difficulty levels.
  • Implements classic algorithms like Alpha-Beta Pruning and Minimax.
  • Provides move analysis and suggestions.

• Interactive Chess UI:

  • Play Online: Challenge other club members to live games.
  • Play vs. AI: Test your skills against our custom engine.
  • Game Analysis Board: Review past games move-by-move.
  • Drag-and-Drop Interface: Smooth and intuitive piece movement.
  • FEN & PGN Support: Import and export games with standard chess notations.

This project is built using a modern and robust stack to ensure a seamless experience.

• Frontend: React.js, TypeScript, CSS Modules
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Chess Engine: C/C++ (compiled to WebAssembly for browser performance)
• Chess UI Library: chessboard.jsx
• Real-time Communication: WebSockets (Socket.IO)