Chess Game

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Chess Game Ufumbuzi is a free, privacy-friendly Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to deliver a pure, distraction-free chess experience directly in your web browser. Whether you want to play a quick over-the-board match with a friend on the same device or practice your tactics against the automated computer bot, the app offers complete rule enforcement, smooth touch controls, and 100% offline functionality.

Key Features & Gameplay Capabilities

• Two Game Modes: Switch instantly between Two Players mode (for local face-to-face play on phone, tablet, or desktop) and vs AI mode (for solo training as White against a responsive computer opponent).
• Real-Time Move Validation: When selecting a piece, all legally reachable destination squares are highlighted with clear green indicators. Illegal moves are prevented automatically, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced players.
• Comprehensive Special Moves: Complete implementation of official chess rules including kingside and queenside castling, en passant captures, and pawn promotion with an interactive selection modal (Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight).
• Check, Checkmate & Stalemate Detection: The board automatically highlights a King under attack in bold red and detects game-ending scenarios such as checkmate and stalemate.
• Five Board Color Themes: Personalize the board on the fly with five visual palettes: Classic Wood, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Royal Purple, and Crimson Red.
• Move Counter & Graveyard Tracker: Keep track of total turns played and examine captured White and Black pieces right beside the chessboard.
• Integrated Help & User Guide: Access the built-in modal guide anytime for an explanation of piece movements, special moves, and game controls.

Why Play Chess on Ufumbuzi?

• Zero Distractions: No advertisements, no pop-ups, no user registrations, and no subscriptions.
• 100% Private: Every calculation runs client-side in your browser. No personal data or match telemetry is transmitted over the internet.
• Full Offline & PWA Support: Once loaded, the game works seamlessly without an internet connection. Install it on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, or Linux for instantaneous home screen launch.