https://github.com/dbrandstetter/my-chess

An offline Android chess game, written in Java using Android Studio.
https://github.com/dbrandstetter/my-chess

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An offline Android chess game, written in Java using Android Studio.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/dbrandstetter/my-chess
• Owner: dbrandstetter
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2022-07-06T13:48:24.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-02-16T19:03:23.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-09T13:13:35.772Z (6 days ago)
• Topics: android, android-app, android-application, android-studio, chess, chess-game, java, java-game, xml
• Language: Java
• Homepage:
• Size: 11.8 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
The MyChess Android Chess App

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What?


This project is meant to be a beginners practice in Android Studio for writing mobile applications.

Its structure is the one of a standard Android Studio project and it contains several layouts, Java files and - most importantly - a playable chess game where standard rules apply.

It should be noted, that the game is intended for two-player-use, as a chess AI would have rather overshot my current coding knowledge.

-> for visual insights in the game feel free to download "projectDesc.pdf" and have a look!

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Why?


As stated, I not only wanted to improve my coding skills (in java) but also wanted to get familiar with the concept of mobile - in this case android - development and as it seemed quite interesting to me, a small project would frankly be a good way to start, I thought.

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How?


Writing mostly Java, with the exception of some XML, I created multiple files, each for a different layout using intents.

The most tricky part was to program the chess game, so that is runs smooth, correct and the figures get moved accurately.

I created every single graphic (except the chess board and the figure icons) myself using Adobe Photoshop and implemented them with a constraint layout.

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-> How can I run the project?


You just have to download the files and open them in Android Studio. Then you either run a virtual emulator to test the app or you can pair your own Android device via Wifi and download the game there.

Additionally, under \app\build\outputs\apk\debug you can download the app-debug file to your phone and it should work too.

- as at 24/07/2022