Chess Tactix
Chess Tactix is a two-player chess game developed in C++ using the SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library). It features all the standard chess moves, the ability to save and load games via text files, and options for players to undo and redo their moves. The game offers a polished graphical interface, smooth gameplay mechanics, and comprehensive game state management.
Genres
desktop
desktop_games
chess
tactics
Teck Stack
Desktop Game
WARNING!! This game is built with SFML. Although an .exe file is provided, running it requires additional DLLs, which might alter your SYSTEM VARIABLES. A script is included to install these DLLs, but ensure to monitor or restore your system variables afterward. If you encounter any DLL errors, consider compiling the project yourself by visiting the provided repository.
Developer:Bazil Suhail
Publisher:EntitySafe
Released:23/08/2024
Platform:
Features
Control System
- Precise mouse input handling for piece selection and placement
- Keyboard shortcuts for game management (save, undo, resign)
- Context-sensitive cursor changes during piece interaction
Gameplay Features
- Visual move highlighting showing all legal moves for selected pieces
- Undo/redo system maintaining complete move history with board state snapshots
- Pawn promotion interface with graphical piece selection menu
Player UI
- Turn indicator showing active player with clock display
- Move history panel with algebraic notation recording
- Endgame detection displaying checkmate/stalemate results
Visual & Audio
- High-quality piece sprites with distinct visual styles for black/white
- Animated piece movement using SFML's transform capabilities
- Dynamic board highlighting for check status and last moved squares
Version
Android Version
Released Date
Updated Date
Content Rating
Interactive elements
Functionalities Implementation
Chess Engine Core
- Object-oriented C++ implementation of all chess rules including special moves (castling, en passant, promotion)
- State management system handling game phases (normal play, check, endgame) using polymorphism
- SFML-based rendering pipeline for board and pieces with layer-based drawing
Game State Systems
- Move validation system preventing illegal moves according to chess rules
- Check/checkmate detection using threat analysis across the board
- Persistent game state handling with save/load functionality to text files