A real-time multiplayer chess game built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.io. Play chess online with friends or spectate ongoing games.

• Real-time Multiplayer: Play chess against other players in real-time
• WebSocket Communication: Instant move synchronization using Socket.io
• Spectator Mode: Watch ongoing games as a spectator if both seats are taken
• Move Validation: Automatic validation of chess moves using chess.js
• Turn-based Gameplay: Proper enforcement of turns (white moves first)
• Responsive Design: Play on desktop or mobile devices

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-time Communication: Socket.io
• Chess Logic: chess.js
• Frontend Templating: EJS
• HTTP Server: Node.js http module

• Node.js (v12 or higher)
• npm (comes with Node.js)