Chess Game in Java

Overview

This project is a classic chess game developed using JavaFX and AWT, managed with Maven. It provides a fully functional chess game with an interactive graphical user interface, allowing two players to enjoy a traditional game of chess.

Features

• Interactive GUI: Built with JavaFX for a modern and responsive user experience.
• Graphics Handling: Utilizes AWT for handling game graphics.
• Game Logic: Includes all standard chess rules, valid moves, and check/checkmate detection.
• Player vs. Player Mode: Allows two players to play against each other on the same device.

Technologies Used

• JavaFX: For building the user interface.
• AWT: For handling the graphics.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
• Maven

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mwauracollins/chess-game-java.git
   cd chess-game-java

2. Run the application:

Usage

• Launch the application and start a new game.
• Move pieces by clicking on them and selecting the destination square.
• Enjoy a game of chess against another player!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes. Ensure your code follows the project coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

License

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