sfml-chess

A vanilla Chess game created using C++ and SFML.

Details

• Both players are controlled manually; no chess engine is integrated (yet).
• Pawn promotion results in automatic Queen (for now).
• En passant and castling are implemented.
• Board flipping is available.
• Legal move and check highlighting for easier gameplay.
• Different piece themes to choose from.
• Supports multiple board colors including a dynamic RGB mode.

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Gameplay

       

       

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Controls

• Q or Esc quits the game.
• F flips the board.
• H hides the pieces.
• P changes the piece theme.
• B changes the board to a random color.
• R turns on dynamic RGB color mode.
• N toggles notation.
• A changes notation alignment.
• T turns on threats (for debugging).
• L turns on labels (for debugging).

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Installation

The SFML library can be linked with a Visual Studio Project using these instructions. After linking SFML, add the source files to your project and run.