ChessLM - Master Chess with AI

ChessLM is a next-generation chess platform that allows valid chess games against advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). Play against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and more in a sleek, distraction-free environment aimed at Grandmaster-level analysis and strategy.

🚀 Features

• Multi-Engine Support: Challenge different AI personalities and capabilities (OpenAI GPT-4, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro, Grok).
• Real-time Analysis: Get instant feedback on your moves.
• Sleek UI: A modern, responsive interface built with Shadcn/UI and Tailwind CSS.
• Grandmaster Persona: The AI is prompted to play with high-level strategic and tactical understanding.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS & Shadcn/UI
• State Management: Zustand
• Game Logic: Chess.js & React-Chessboard

🏁 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ovishkh/ChessLM.git
   cd ChessLM

2. Install dependencies:

   make install
   # or
   npm install

3. Configure Environment: Copy the example environment file and add your API keys.

   cp .env.example .env.local

   Then edit .env.local with your preferred editor.

4. Run Development Server:

   make dev
   # or
   npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

📜 Scripts

We use a Makefile for convenience:

• make install: Install dependencies.
• make dev: Start the development server.
• make build: Build for production.
• make lint: Run code linting.
• make clean: Clean build artifacts and node_modules.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please check out our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to get involved.

📄 License

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

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Built with ❤️ by Ovi Shekh