Neo Chess

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Overview

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Key Features

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Multiplayer Gameplay

• Real-time Matches – Play against other club members with live move synchronization
• Matchmaking System – Find opponents based on skill level and availability
• Spectator Mode – Watch ongoing matches between other players
• Game History – Track your matches and performance over time

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AI Opponents

• Multiple Difficulty Levels – Choose from beginner to expert AI opponents
• Adaptive AI – AI opponents that adjust to your playing style
• Training Mode – Practice against AI without affecting your rating
• Puzzle Challenges – Solve chess puzzles and tactical problems

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Competitive Features

• Rating System – Track your chess rating and improvement
• Leaderboards – See top players in the club
• Tournaments – Participate in club chess tournaments
• Achievements – Unlock badges for various accomplishments

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Visual Design

• Custom Chess Pieces – Beautiful, detailed chess piece designs
• Dark/Light Themes – Choose your preferred board theme
• Animations – Smooth piece movements and transitions
• Responsive Design – Play on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices

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Technical Implementation

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Game Architecture

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Chess Piece Assets

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White Pieces

• w_king.png - White King
• w_queen.png - White Queen
• w_rook.png - White Rook
• w_bishop.png - White Bishop
• w_knight.png - White Knight
• w_pawn.png - White Pawn

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Black Pieces

• b_king.png - Black King
• b_queen.png - Black Queen
• b_rook.png - Black Rook
• b_bishop.png - Black Bishop
• b_knight.png - Black Knight
• b_pawn.png - Black Pawn

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Real-time Synchronization

// Real-time game state updates
const channel = supabase
  .channel(`chess-game-${gameId}`)
  .on(
    'postgres_changes',
    {
      event: 'UPDATE',
      schema: 'public',
      table: 'chess_games',
      filter: `id=eq.${gameId}`,
    },
    (payload) => {
      updateGameState(payload.new);
    }
  )
  .subscribe();

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AI Implementation

// AI move generation using minimax algorithm
function getBestMove(game: Chess, depth: number): string {
  const moves = game.moves();
  let bestMove = '';
  let bestScore = -Infinity;

  for (const move of moves) {
    game.move(move);
    const score = minimax(game, depth - 1, false);
    game.undo();

    if (score > bestScore) {
      bestScore = score;
      bestMove = move;
    }
  }

  return bestMove;
}

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Game Modes

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Quick Match

• Random Opponent – Get matched with an available player
• Time Controls – Choose from blitz, rapid, or classical time controls
• Rating Range – Play against opponents of similar skill level

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AI Practice

• Difficulty Selection – Choose from 5 difficulty levels
• Analysis Mode – Get hints and move suggestions
• Puzzle Training – Solve tactical puzzles and endgames

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Club Tournaments

• Scheduled Events – Participate in club-organized tournaments
• Swiss System – Fair tournament pairing system
• Prizes – Compete for club recognition and achievements

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Analysis Mode

• Game Review – Analyze your completed games
• Move Evaluation – See computer evaluation of moves
• Learning Resources – Access chess tutorials and guides

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User Interface

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Game Board

• Drag & Drop – Intuitive piece movement
• Legal Move Highlighting – Visual indicators for valid moves
• Move History – Track all moves in algebraic notation
• Position Evaluation – Real-time position assessment

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Game Controls

• Timer Display – Show remaining time for both players
• Move Indicators – Visual feedback for piece movements
• Game Status – Current game state and phase
• Chat System – Communicate with opponent (optional)

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Settings Panel

• Theme Selection – Choose board and piece colors
• Sound Controls – Enable/disable move sounds
• Animation Speed – Adjust piece movement speed
• Difficulty Settings – For AI opponents

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Database Schema

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Chess Games Table

CREATE TABLE chess_games (
  id UUID PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT gen_random_uuid(),
  white_player_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
  black_player_id UUID REFERENCES users(id),
  game_state JSONB NOT NULL,
  moves TEXT[] DEFAULT '{}',
  status TEXT DEFAULT 'active',
  time_control JSONB,
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW(),
  updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()
);

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Player Statistics Table

CREATE TABLE chess_player_stats (
  user_id UUID PRIMARY KEY REFERENCES users(id),
  rating INTEGER DEFAULT 1200,
  games_played INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
  games_won INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
  games_lost INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
  games_drawn INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
  best_rating INTEGER DEFAULT 1200,
  last_played TIMESTAMP,
  created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()
);

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API Endpoints

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Game Management

// Create new game
POST /api/chess/games
{
  "opponentId": "uuid",
  "timeControl": "blitz|rapid|classical",
  "color": "white|black|random"
}

// Make move
POST /api/chess/games/{gameId}/move
{
  "move": "e2e4",
  "timestamp": "2025-01-10T10:00:00Z"
}

// Get game state
GET /api/chess/games/{gameId}

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Player Statistics

// Get player stats
GET /api/chess/stats/{userId}

// Get leaderboard
GET /api/chess/leaderboard?limit=10&timeframe=monthly

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Integration with NCT Hub

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Member System

• Automatic Registration – All NCT Hub members can play
• Profile Integration – Chess stats appear in member profiles
• Achievement System – Chess achievements integrate with club badges

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Club Events

• Tournament Organization – Club admins can organize chess tournaments
• Event Integration – Chess tournaments appear in club calendar
• Member Engagement – Track member participation in chess activities

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Analytics

• Game Statistics – Track club-wide chess engagement
• Popular Time Slots – Identify peak playing times
• Member Retention – Monitor chess player activity over time

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Future Enhancements

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Planned Features

• Video Analysis – Record and analyze games
• Opening Explorer – Database of chess openings
• Endgame Trainer – Practice endgame scenarios
• Mobile App – Native mobile application
• Streaming Integration – Stream games to club members

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Community Features

• Chess Clubs – Form sub-groups within NCT Hub
• Mentorship Program – Pair experienced players with beginners
• Chess Lessons – Structured learning program
• Problem Solving – Daily chess puzzles and challenges

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Related Resources

• Platform Overview – Understanding the complete platform architecture
• Member Management – Managing club members and roles
• Analytics Dashboard – Tracking game analytics and engagement
• Neo Crush – Another NCT Hub game application