Chess Game

Overview

This is a command-line Chess game implemented in Ruby, allowing two players to engage in a classic game of chess. The game features standard chess rules, including piece movement, check, checkmate, and stalemate detection. It aims to provide a user-friendly experience while demonstrating object-oriented programming principles in Ruby.

Features

• Two-player mode: Play against another human player.
• Standard chess rules: All pieces move according to traditional chess rules.
• Check and checkmate detection: The game automatically checks for check and checkmate conditions.
• Stalemate detection: The game identifies stalemate situations.
• Visual board representation: The chess board is displayed in the terminal with clear indicators for piece positions.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/PivtoranisV/chess-game.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd chess-game

3. Install the required gems:

   bundle install

How to Play

1. Start the game by running the main Ruby file.

  bundle exec ruby main.rb

1. Follow the prompts to make moves, entering your move in standard chess notation (e.g., e2e4).
2. The game will display the current state of the board after each move.

Code Structure

• Board: Manages the chess board, piece placement, and game rules.
• Pieces: Contains individual classes for each type of chess piece (e.g., King, Queen, Bishop, etc.), implementing their movement logic.
• Player: Handles player input and validates moves.