Chess

This is a chess application built using the Flutter framework. The app allows you to play chess against a computer opponent that uses the MiniMax algorithm.

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Features

• Play Against Bot: Challenge yourself against a computer opponent powered by the MinMax algorithm.
• Intuitive UI: Enjoy a clean and user-friendly interface designed with Flutter.
• Move Highlights: Visual indicators for possible moves and checks.

Installation

To get started with chess, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/emeleonufavour/chess.git
   cd chess

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Flutter installed on your system. Then, run:

   flutter pub get

3. Run the App: Connect a device or start an emulator, then execute:

   flutter run

MiniMax Algorithm

The Computer opponent uses the MinMax algorithm with alpha-beta pruning to determine the best move. The depth of the algorithm can be adjusted in the makeBotMove() function in lib/services/chess_service.dart to increase or decrease the difficulty level of the AI.

Features yet to add

• Multiple difficulty level option in the UI
• P2P Multiplayer support
• Previous Move Highlight

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to the project. Here is how to contribute:

1. Fork the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/emeleonufavour/chess.git
   cd chess

2. Clone your fork:

   git clone https://github.com/emeleonufavour/chess.git
   cd chess

3. Create a branch:

   git checkout -b feature-branch

4. Make Your Changes: Implement your feature or bugfix.

5. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Describe your changes"

6. Push your fork:

   git push origin feature-branch

7. Create a Pull Request: Open a pull request to the main repository.