ChessMasters

ChessMasters is a comprehensive online platform designed for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an advanced player looking to refine your strategies, ChessMasters offers a variety of features to enhance your chess experience. The platform allows players to engage in real-time chess matches, connect with expert coaches for personalized mentoring, and access a wealth of educational resources, including videos and articles.

Features

• Play Chess: Engage in seamless and interactive chess gameplay with other players.

• Coaching Services: Connect with experienced coaches who provide guidance and mentorship to improve your skills.

• Educational Resources: Access curated articles and videos created by expert coaches to enhance your understanding of the game.

• User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the platform effortlessly with an intuitive and responsive interface.

Technologies Used

ChessMasters utilizes a modern tech stack to deliver a smooth and interactive user experience. Key technologies include:

• React: For building the user interface and creating dynamic, responsive components.

• Node.js: Serves as the backend runtime for managing server operations and API interactions.

• Chess.js: Handles chess logic, including move validation, check, checkmate, and other rules.

• react-chessboard: Renders an interactive chessboard with smooth drag-and-drop functionality.

• React Router: Facilitates efficient routing and navigation across the platform.

• Axios: Used for making API requests between the frontend and backend.

• Express.js: Framework for setting up the server and handling requests.

• MongoDB: Serves as the database for storing user profiles, coach content, and game data.

Getting Started

To set up and run the ChessMasters project locally on your machine, follow these instructions:

Prerequisites

• Ensure that Node.js and npm are installed on your system.

Installation Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Mihirchandra0605/ChessMasters.git
   cd ChessMasters

2. Install Dependencies

   • Run the following command in the root folder:

   npm install

   • Navigate to the Backend folder and install dependencies:

   cd Backend
   npm install

3. Run the Project

   • In the client-side directory:

   npm run dev

   • In the Backend directory:

   node server.js

4. Logging in as Coach/Player/Admin

   • For coach/player: Select userType as coach -> sign up -> log in with coach credentials (you can verify this from the database).

   • For admin: Log in with username: admin, password: secret.

Contributors

The project has been developed by a talented team of contributors:

• Mihir Chandra Loke
• Sundar R
• Kache Nivas
• B Venu Gopal Reddy
• P Sujith Kumar

License

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