ChessMax is a rules-compliant, user-friendly chess application designed for local single-player or multiplayer modes. Developed in Java using Swing, it brings classic chess to an intuitive graphical interface.
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Classic chess gameplay for single and multiplayer
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Graphical chessboard built with Swing components
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Full support of chess rules:
- Check, checkmate, stalemate
- Castling, en passant, pawn promotion
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Move list displaying all moves in chronological order
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Step-by-step navigation through the game history
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Board rotation by 180° to switch perspective
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Easy mouse controls via click or drag & drop
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Custom arrow drawing on the board to highlight moves or plans
| Component | Technology |
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| Programming Language | Java |
| GUI Framework | Java Swing |
| Build Tool | Maven |
- Start the application via the
mainmethod - Play locally against yourself or other players
- Use the buttons below the board for navigation
- Rotate the board 180° to change perspective
This project is licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. This means:
- You may share and adapt the project,
- provided you give appropriate credit,
- and do not use it for commercial purposes.