Chess - board game 1.0.5

Chess is a free Android game that offers a classic representation of the renowned strategy board game. Engaging players worldwide, Chess features a traditional setup with each side starting with one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns on an 8x8 checkered board. The ultimate objective is to checkmate the opponent's king.

• 13 difficulty levels
• Two-player mode
• Suitable for both beginners and chess experts
• Light and dark themes
• Timer function
• Undo/Redo moves
• User-friendly interface
• In-game hints available

Chess offers a diverse range of challenges to cater to players at all skill levels. With 13 difficulty settings to choose from, players can select a level that matches their expertise. Novices can benefit from lower difficulty settings that allow for easy victories against the CPU, while seasoned players can test their skills against more strategic and forward-thinking opponents.

The game mechanics adhere faithfully to traditional chess rules, with pieces divided into white and black sets consisting of 16 pieces each. Players must strategically maneuver their pieces on the board to position themselves for checkmate while preventing their own kings from falling under immediate threat.

Each piece in Chess moves uniquely:

• The king moves one space in any direction.
• The rook travels along ranks or files (rows or columns).
• The bishop glides diagonally across the board.
• The queen commands any number of spaces along ranks, files, or diagonals.
• The knight advances in an "L" shape—two squares vertically and one horizontally or two squares horizontally and one vertically.
• The pawn moves forward onto an unoccupied square directly ahead on its own file or can make an initial move of two squares along the same file.

Recognizing immediate threats is crucial in Chess. When a king is under attack, it is considered "in check," prompting players to respond strategically to safeguard their royal piece. A legal move must nullify the threat to secure the king's safety.

This rendition of Chess operates under the GPLv3 license, underscoring its commitment to open-source principles. Players interested in exploring the game's source code can access it through the developer's webpage.