v0.1.0 chess game in go, using external stockfish engine

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+      <h1>Go Chess</h1>
+      <p>
+        <a href="https://golang.org"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Go-1.24-00ADD8?style=flat&logo=go" alt="Go"></a>
+        <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-BSD_3--Clause-blue.svg" alt="License"></a>
+      </p>
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+</table>
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+# Go Chess
+
+A command-line chess application written in Go.
+
+## Features
+
+*   Command-line interface for gameplay.
+*   Uses an stockfish external chess engine for move validation and computer play.
+*   Supports player vs. player, player vs. computer, and computer vs. computer modes.
+*   Start a new game from the standard starting position.
+*   Resume a game from a FEN (Forsyth-Edwards Notation) string.
+*   Move history display.
+*   Move undo functionality.
+
+## System Requirements
+
+*   **Go Version**: 1.24+ (for building from source)
+*   **Engine**: Requires the **Stockfish** chess engine to be installed. The `stockfish` executable must be available in the system's PATH.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+To build and run the application:
+
+```sh
+# Build the executable
+go build ./cmd/chess
+
+# Run the application
+./chess
+```
+
+Inside the application, type `help` to see available commands.
+
+## License
+
+BSD 3-Clause License