Fast-Chess Game

Overview

This project involves connecting two PCs through a simple network using serial communication. The primary functionalities include chatting and a two-player real-time chess game. The entire project is implemented in assembly language, utilizing the console window for the application with text/graphics mode GUI.

Connection Mechanism

• Two PCs are connected through the serial port, using Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) signals.
• Each transmitter of one PC is connected to the receiver of the other PC, forming a direct communication link.

Defining Usernames

• Users are prompted to enter their usernames, limited to 15 characters and starting with a letter.
• Usernames are exchanged between users to facilitate identification during interactions.

Main Screen

• After entering usernames, the main screen displays available functionalities and navigation instructions.
• Notification bar provides updates, such as received game or chat invitations.
• Users navigate through options like starting a chat (F1), initiating a game (F2), or exiting the program (ESC).

Chatting

• Users can engage in real-time chat with a split-screen interface.
• A scenario outlines the process: sending chat invitations, accepting invitations, chatting, and returning to the main screen.

Real-time Chess Game

• Players can play a two-player real-time chess game with a unique twist.
• Game invitations can be sent (F2), accepted, and players enter a game mode with a chessboard, individual timers, and movement controls.
• Detailed scenarios explain piece movement, countdowns, and winning conditions.
• Bonus features include a powerup for reduced countdowns and a batch mode for executing multiple moves.

Summary

• Users define usernames, start chatting or a game with F1 or F2, and exit with ESC (from the main screen).
• A quit by one user sends an ESC signal to the other user.

Guidelines

• Messages designed with fixed size for easy handling.
• Organized program structure with procedures and labels.
• Design program as a state machine for effective functionality.
• Consider the C/C++ program structure for clarity.
• Serial communication implementation without reliance on emulators.