This project is a chess game implemented in Python, using the Pygame library for graphical representation. It consists of two primary files: engine.py and main.py. The engine.py contains the logic of the chess game, including the rules, movements of pieces, and game state. The main.py file is responsible for the graphical user interface (GUI), handling user inputs, and rendering the game state on the screen.

• Game Logic: Implementations of all chess rules, including en passant, castling, pawn promotion, and checks/checkmates.
• Move Generation: Algorithm to generate all valid moves for a given game state, including consideration of pins and checks.
• Graphical User Interface: A simple and intuitive interface using Pygame for interactive gameplay.
• Move Animation: Smooth animations for piece movements, captures, and special moves like castling and pawn promotion.
• Undo Functionality: Ability to undo moves and explore different game strategies.
• Checkmate and Stalemate Detection: The game can detect and announce checkmate and stalemate conditions.

1. Prerequisites: Ensure Python 3.x is installed on your system. Additionally, install the Pygame library using the command:

   pip install pygame
   

2. Download: Clone the repository or download the source code.

3. Run the Game: Navigate to the project directory and run the main.py script:

   python main.py
   

• The game starts with a standard chess board.
• Click on a piece to see valid moves highlighted.
• Click on a highlighted square to move the piece.
• Use the 'z' key to undo a move.
• Use the 'r' key to reset the board.
• The game automatically detects and announces checkmate or stalemate.

• Images: Replace the piece images in the 'images' directory to customize the appearance.
• Board Colors: Modify the colors array in main.py to change the board's color scheme.
• Animation Speed: Adjust the frames_per_square variable in main.py to change the animation speed.

Contributions to the project are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

• Thanks to the Python and Pygame communities for the resources and support.
• Special thanks to Eddie Sharick for creating a wonderful tutorial series that this project is heavily inspirede by.