Tech Stack

• Python
• Pygame
• Custom move validation logic (no libraries)

Features

• Full chessboard and piece rendering
• Legal move generation, including en passant and castling
• Turn-based system with move validation
• Custom UI layout using Pygame surfaces

What I Learned

This project taught me how to structure a game using an object-oriented approach in Python, how to implement custom rulesets like chess without relying on third-party logic libraries, and how to build an interactive UI with Pygame. I also deepened my understanding of 2D graphics, state management, and rendering performance.