MINI CHESS GAME with computer opponent
Chess is a strategic two-player board game that combines tactical depth and strategic planning. Here’s a breakdown of the game:
Overview
Objective: Checkmate your opponent's king, meaning the king is in a position to be captured ("in check") and cannot escape.
Players: Two (one controls white pieces, the other black).
Board: A square grid with 64 squares (8x8) in alternating light and dark colors.
Pieces
Each player starts with 16 pieces:
King (1): Moves one square in any direction. Central to the game, must be protected.
Queen (1): Moves any number of squares in any direction. The most powerful piece.
Rooks (2): Move any number of squares horizontally or vertically.
Bishops (2): Move any number of squares diagonally.
Knights (2): Move in an L-shape: two squares in one direction and one square perpendicular.
Pawns (8): Move forward one square, but capture diagonally. On their first move, they can move two squares forward.
Gameplay
Setup: Players arrange their pieces on the two rows closest to them:
Back row: Rook, Knight, Bishop, Queen, King, Bishop, Knight, Rook.
Front row: Pawns.
White pieces always move first.
Turns: Players alternate turns, moving one piece per turn.
Winning:
- Checkmate: The opponent’s king is under attack and has no legal moves to escape.
- Stalemate: The game ends in a draw if a player has no legal moves and their king is not in check.
- Other Draw Scenarios: Insufficient material, repetition of position, or a 50-move rule without a pawn move or capture.
Key Concepts
- Check: When a king is under threat of capture.
- Checkmate: No escape for the king; the attacking player wins.
- Castling: A special move involving the king and a rook to improve their safety.
- En Passant: A special pawn capture.
- Pawn Promotion: A pawn reaching the farthest row of the board can become any piece (except a king).
Strategy
Control the center of the board.
Develop your pieces early (move knights and bishops out).
Protect your king, typically by castling.
Look ahead to anticipate your opponent’s moves.

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