{"id":7,"date":"2024-05-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.chessboardmagic.com\/?p=7"},"modified":"2025-09-28T21:15:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:15:09","slug":"welcome-to-chessboard-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.chessboardmagic.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/29\/welcome-to-chessboard-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Chessboard Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chessboard Magic\u2014a platform with fun chess puzzles and games for all levels. Join me to explore this exciting blend of chess and technology!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three years ago, I got hooked on chess and started spending tons of time learning and watching games. A few months ago, I decided to combine my love for chess with my passion for technology and programming. I began creating various chess apps to help myself (and others) improve. While working on a deep, AI-driven game analyzer, I decided to switch gears and create some fun puzzles instead. So, I&#8217;m excited to share the initial release of Chessboard Magic with you, featuring several puzzles for you to enjoy.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com\/\">https:\/\/chessboardmagic.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games on Chessboard Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guess the Elo<\/strong><br>&#8220;Guess the Elo&#8221; challenges you to estimate the Elo rating of a player based on their gameplay. It\u2019s a fun way to test your understanding of different skill levels and see how accurately you can judge a player&#8217;s proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play the Opening<\/strong><br>&#8220;Play the Opening&#8221; allows you to practice various opening moves. It\u2019s a great way to learn and memorize different opening strategies, helping you to build a solid foundation for your games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guess the Opening<\/strong><br>In &#8220;Guess the Opening,&#8221; you\u2019re shown a series of moves from a game and must identify the name of the opening. This game is perfect for improving your knowledge of chess theory and history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guess the Eval<\/strong><br>&#8220;Guess the Eval&#8221; presents you with different chess positions, asking you to guess the computer evaluation of the position. It\u2019s a great tool for honing your ability to assess board positions accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chess Slider<\/strong><br>&#8220;Chess Slider&#8221; is a 4&#215;4 sliding puzzle game where you move tiles to reassemble a chess position. It\u2019s a fun and challenging way to improve your problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wordsearch (Coming Soon)<\/strong><br>The classic wordsearch game, with a chess-themed twist, is on its way. You\u2019ll search for chess terms and famous player names, providing a relaxing yet engaging activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hangman (Coming Soon)<\/strong><br>Our take on the traditional hangman game will feature chess terminology, allowing you to test your knowledge of chess vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that it\u2019s free, and you can play as many times as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/welcome-to-chessboard-magic\/EqB2Y9w8#the-technology\"><\/a>The Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chessboard Magic is built with a solid, modern tech stack. We use Chessboard.js and Chess.js for all the core chess functions, making sure the gameplay is smooth and accurate. The frontend runs on React, giving it a dynamic and user-friendly feel, so it&#8217;s easy and fun to use.<br>I also tapped into various public and open-source databases for chess openings, evaluations, and anonymous games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lichess.org\/@\/HollowLeaf\/blog\/welcome-to-chessboard-magic\/EqB2Y9w8#looking-forward\"><\/a>Looking Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m excited to share Chessboard Magic with you all and would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. I hope you enjoy the games and find them both entertaining and educational. Feel free to reach out with any feedback or suggestions. Your input will help make Chessboard Magic better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chessboard Magic\u2014a platform with fun chess puzzles and games for all levels. Join me to explore this exciting blend of chess and technology! Three years ago, I got hooked on chess and started spending tons of time learning and watching games. 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