From b79900b1bf8efb5ecee69150837b9a9fcd00064dad7fc4aea5b33585b075127b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Lixen Wraith <lixen.wraith@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:52:23 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] v0.3.0 storage with sqlite3 and pid management added

---
 .gitignore                  |   1 +
 README.md                   |  27 +-
 cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go       | 131 ++++++++++
 cmd/chessd/main.go          |  78 +++++-
 cmd/chessd/pid.go           | 106 ++++++++
 doc/api.md                  |  23 +-
 doc/architecture.md         |  52 +++-
 doc/development.md          |  70 +++--
 go.mod                      |   1 +
 go.sum                      |   4 +-
 internal/http/handler.go    |  17 +-
 internal/service/service.go |  92 ++++++-
 internal/storage/schema.go  |  63 +++++
 internal/storage/storage.go | 316 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 test/README.md              |  83 ++++++
 test/run-server-with-db.sh  |  71 +++++
 test/test-api.sh            |   2 +-
 test/test-db.sh             | 502 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 18 files changed, 1570 insertions(+), 69 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go
 create mode 100644 cmd/chessd/pid.go
 create mode 100644 internal/storage/schema.go
 create mode 100644 internal/storage/storage.go
 create mode 100755 test/README.md
 create mode 100755 test/run-server-with-db.sh
 create mode 100755 test/test-db.sh

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index a43c98f..f7e2abd 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -2,4 +2,5 @@
 dev
 log
 bin
+db
 build.sh
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e1f9190..cc78759 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,21 +12,25 @@
 
 # Chess
 
-Go backend server providing a RESTful API for chess gameplay. Integrates Stockfish engine for move validation and AI opponents.
+Go backend server providing a RESTful API for chess gameplay. Integrates Stockfish engine for move validation and computer opponents.
 
 ## Features
 
 - RESTful API for chess operations
-- Stockfish engine integration for validation and AI
+- Stockfish engine integration for validation
 - Human vs human, human vs computer, computer vs computer modes
 - Custom FEN position support
-- Asynchronous AI move calculation
-- Configurable AI strength and thinking time
+- Asynchronous engine move calculation
+- Configurable engine strength and thinking time
+- Optional SQLite persistence with async writes
+- PID file management for singleton enforcement
+- Database CLI for storage administration
 
 ## Requirements
 
 - Go 1.24+
 - Stockfish chess engine (`stockfish` in PATH)
+- SQLite3 (for persistence features)
 
 ### Installation
 
@@ -45,14 +49,17 @@ git clone https://git.lixen.com/lixen/chess
 cd chess
 go build ./cmd/chessd
 
-# Standard mode (1 request/second/IP)
-./chessd
+# Standard mode with persistence
+./chessd -storage-path chess.db
 
-# Development mode (10 requests/second/IP)
-./chessd -dev
+# Development mode with PID lock on localhost custom port
+./chessd -dev -pid /tmp/chessd.pid -pid-lock -port 9090
 
-# Run tests (requires dev mode)
-./test/test-api.sh
+# Database initialization (doesn't run server)
+./chessd db init -path chess.db
+
+# Query stored games (doesn't run server)
+./chessd db query -path chess.db -gameId "*"
 ```
 
 Server listens on `http://localhost:8080`. See [API Reference](./doc/api.md) for endpoints.
diff --git a/cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go b/cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a413e85
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+// FILE: cmd/chessd/cli/cli.go
+package cli
+
+import (
+	"chess/internal/storage"
+	"flag"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strings"
+	"text/tabwriter"
+)
+
+// Run is the entry point for the CLI mini-app
+func Run(args []string) error {
+	if len(args) == 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("subcommand required: init, delete, or query")
+	}
+
+	switch args[0] {
+	case "init":
+		return runInit(args[1:])
+	case "delete":
+		return runDelete(args[1:])
+	case "query":
+		return runQuery(args[1:])
+	default:
+		return fmt.Errorf("unknown subcommand: %s", args[0])
+	}
+}
+
+func runInit(args []string) error {
+	fs := flag.NewFlagSet("init", flag.ContinueOnError)
+	path := fs.String("path", "", "Database file path (required)")
+
+	if err := fs.Parse(args); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if *path == "" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("database path required")
+	}
+
+	store, err := storage.NewStore(*path, false)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create store: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer store.Close()
+
+	if err := store.InitDB(); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to initialize database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Database initialized at: %s\n", *path)
+	return nil
+}
+
+func runDelete(args []string) error {
+	fs := flag.NewFlagSet("delete", flag.ContinueOnError)
+	path := fs.String("path", "", "Database file path (required)")
+
+	if err := fs.Parse(args); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if *path == "" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("database path required")
+	}
+
+	store, err := storage.NewStore(*path, false)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to open store: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if err := store.DeleteDB(); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to delete database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	fmt.Printf("Database deleted: %s\n", *path)
+	return nil
+}
+
+func runQuery(args []string) error {
+	fs := flag.NewFlagSet("query", flag.ContinueOnError)
+	path := fs.String("path", "", "Database file path (required)")
+	gameID := fs.String("gameId", "", "Game ID to filter (optional, * for all)")
+	playerID := fs.String("playerId", "", "Player ID to filter (optional, * for all)")
+
+	if err := fs.Parse(args); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if *path == "" {
+		return fmt.Errorf("database path required")
+	}
+
+	store, err := storage.NewStore(*path, false)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to open store: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer store.Close()
+
+	games, err := store.QueryGames(*gameID, *playerID)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("query failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(games) == 0 {
+		fmt.Println("No games found")
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Print results in tabular format
+	w := tabwriter.NewWriter(os.Stdout, 0, 0, 2, ' ', 0)
+	fmt.Fprintln(w, "Game ID\tWhite Player\tBlack Player\tStart Time")
+	fmt.Fprintln(w, strings.Repeat("-", 80))
+
+	for _, g := range games {
+		whiteInfo := fmt.Sprintf("%s (T%d)", g.WhitePlayerID[:8], g.WhiteType)
+		blackInfo := fmt.Sprintf("%s (T%d)", g.BlackPlayerID[:8], g.BlackType)
+		fmt.Fprintf(w, "%s\t%s\t%s\t%s\n",
+			g.GameID[:8]+"...",
+			whiteInfo,
+			blackInfo,
+			g.StartTimeUTC.Format("2006-01-02 15:04:05"),
+		)
+	}
+	w.Flush()
+
+	fmt.Printf("\nFound %d game(s)\n", len(games))
+	return nil
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/cmd/chessd/main.go b/cmd/chessd/main.go
index 080bcfb..7411a37 100644
--- a/cmd/chessd/main.go
+++ b/cmd/chessd/main.go
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@
 package main
 
 import (
+	"chess/cmd/chessd/cli"
+	"chess/internal/http"
+	"chess/internal/processor"
+	"chess/internal/service"
+	"chess/internal/storage"
 	"flag"
 	"fmt"
 	"log"
@@ -9,29 +14,69 @@ import (
 	"os/signal"
 	"syscall"
 	"time"
-
-	"chess/internal/http"
-	"chess/internal/processor"
-	"chess/internal/service"
 )
 
 func main() {
+	// Check for CLI database commands
+	if len(os.Args) > 1 && os.Args[1] == "db" {
+		if err := cli.Run(os.Args[2:]); err != nil {
+			log.Fatalf("CLI error: %v", err)
+		}
+		os.Exit(0)
+	}
+
 	// Command-line flags
 	var (
-		host = flag.String("host", "localhost", "Server host")
-		port = flag.Int("port", 8080, "Server port")
-		dev  = flag.Bool("dev", false, "Development mode (relaxed rate limits)")
+		host        = flag.String("host", "localhost", "Server host")
+		port        = flag.Int("port", 8080, "Server port")
+		dev         = flag.Bool("dev", false, "Development mode (relaxed rate limits)")
+		storagePath = flag.String("storage-path", "", "Path to SQLite database file (disables persistence if empty)")
+		pidPath     = flag.String("pid", "", "Optional path to write PID file")
+		pidLock     = flag.Bool("pid-lock", false, "Lock PID file to allow only one instance (requires -pid)")
 	)
 	flag.Parse()
 
-	// 1. Initialize the Service (Pure State Manager)
-	svc, err := service.New()
+	// Validate PID flags
+	if *pidLock && *pidPath == "" {
+		log.Fatal("Error: -pid-lock flag requires the -pid flag to be set")
+	}
+
+	// Manage PID file if requested
+	if *pidPath != "" {
+		cleanup, err := managePIDFile(*pidPath, *pidLock)
+		if err != nil {
+			log.Fatalf("Failed to manage PID file: %v", err)
+		}
+		defer cleanup()
+		log.Printf("PID file created at: %s (lock: %v)", *pidPath, *pidLock)
+	}
+
+	// 1. Initialize Storage (optional)
+	var store *storage.Store
+	if *storagePath != "" {
+		log.Printf("Initializing persistent storage at: %s", *storagePath)
+		var err error
+		store, err = storage.NewStore(*storagePath, *dev) // CHANGED: Added *dev parameter
+		if err != nil {
+			log.Fatalf("Failed to initialize storage: %v", err)
+		}
+		defer func() {
+			if err := store.Close(); err != nil {
+				log.Printf("Warning: failed to close storage cleanly: %v", err)
+			}
+		}()
+	} else {
+		log.Printf("Persistent storage disabled (use -storage-path to enable)")
+	}
+
+	// 2. Initialize the Service with optional storage
+	svc, err := service.New(store)
 	if err != nil {
 		log.Fatalf("Failed to initialize service: %v", err)
 	}
 	defer svc.Close()
 
-	// 2. Initialize the Processor (Orchestrator), injecting the service
+	// 3. Initialize the Processor (Orchestrator), injecting the service
 	proc, err := processor.New(svc)
 	if err != nil {
 		log.Fatalf("Failed to initialize processor: %v", err)
@@ -42,8 +87,8 @@ func main() {
 		}
 	}()
 
-	// 3. Initialize the Fiber App/HTTP Handler, injecting the processor
-	app := http.NewFiberApp(proc, *dev)
+	// 4. Initialize the Fiber App/HTTP Handler, injecting processor and service
+	app := http.NewFiberApp(proc, svc, *dev)
 
 	// Server configuration
 	addr := fmt.Sprintf("%s:%d", *host, *port)
@@ -54,9 +99,14 @@ func main() {
 		log.Printf("Listening on: http://%s", addr)
 		log.Printf("API Version: v1")
 		if *dev {
-			log.Printf("Rate Limit: 10 requests/second per IP (DEV MODE)")
+			log.Printf("Rate Limit: 20 requests/second per IP (DEV MODE)")
 		} else {
-			log.Printf("Rate Limit: 1 request/second per IP")
+			log.Printf("Rate Limit: 10 requests/second per IP")
+		}
+		if *storagePath != "" {
+			log.Printf("Storage: Enabled (%s)", *storagePath)
+		} else {
+			log.Printf("Storage: Disabled")
 		}
 		log.Printf("Endpoints: http://%s/api/v1/games", addr)
 		log.Printf("Health: http://%s/health", addr)
diff --git a/cmd/chessd/pid.go b/cmd/chessd/pid.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..54b659b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cmd/chessd/pid.go
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+// FILE: cmd/chessd/pid.go
+package main
+
+import (
+	"errors"
+	"fmt"
+	"os"
+	"strconv"
+	"strings"
+	"syscall"
+)
+
+// managePIDFile creates and manages a PID file with optional locking.
+// Returns a cleanup function that must be called on exit.
+func managePIDFile(path string, lock bool) (func(), error) {
+	// Open/create PID file with exclusive create first attempt
+	file, err := os.OpenFile(path, os.O_CREATE|os.O_EXCL|os.O_WRONLY, 0644)
+	if err != nil {
+		if !os.IsExist(err) {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("cannot create PID file: %w", err)
+		}
+
+		// File exists - check if stale
+		if lock {
+			if err := checkStalePID(path); err != nil {
+				return nil, err
+			}
+		}
+
+		// Reopen for writing (truncate existing content)
+		file, err = os.OpenFile(path, os.O_CREATE|os.O_WRONLY|os.O_TRUNC, 0644)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("cannot open PID file: %w", err)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Acquire exclusive lock if requested
+	if lock {
+		if err = syscall.Flock(int(file.Fd()), syscall.LOCK_EX|syscall.LOCK_NB); err != nil {
+			file.Close()
+			if errors.Is(err, syscall.EWOULDBLOCK) {
+				return nil, fmt.Errorf("cannot acquire lock: another instance is running")
+			}
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("lock failed: %w", err)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Write current PID
+	pid := os.Getpid()
+	if _, err = fmt.Fprintf(file, "%d\n", pid); err != nil {
+		file.Close()
+		os.Remove(path)
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("cannot write PID: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Sync to ensure PID is written
+	if err = file.Sync(); err != nil {
+		file.Close()
+		os.Remove(path)
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("cannot sync PID file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Return cleanup function
+	cleanup := func() {
+		if lock {
+			// Release lock explicitly, file close works too
+			syscall.Flock(int(file.Fd()), syscall.LOCK_UN)
+		}
+		file.Close()
+		os.Remove(path)
+	}
+
+	return cleanup, nil
+}
+
+// checkStalePID reads an existing PID file and checks if the process is running
+func checkStalePID(path string) error {
+	// Try to read existing PID
+	data, err := os.ReadFile(path)
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("cannot read existing PID file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	pidStr := string(data)
+	pid, err := strconv.Atoi(strings.TrimSpace(pidStr))
+	if err != nil {
+		// Corrupted PID file
+		return fmt.Errorf("corrupted PID file (contains: %q)", pidStr)
+	}
+
+	// Check if process exists using kill(0), never errors on Unix
+	proc, _ := os.FindProcess(pid)
+
+	// Send signal 0 to check if process exists
+	if err = proc.Signal(syscall.Signal(0)); err != nil {
+		// Process doesn't exist or we don't have permission
+		if errors.Is(err, os.ErrProcessDone) || errors.Is(err, syscall.ESRCH) {
+			return fmt.Errorf("stale PID file found for defunct process %d", pid)
+		}
+		// Process exists but we can't signal it (different user?)
+		return fmt.Errorf("process %d exists but cannot verify ownership: %v", pid, err)
+	}
+
+	// Process is running
+	return fmt.Errorf("stale PID file: process %d is running but not holding lock", pid)
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/doc/api.md b/doc/api.md
index 4805119..a96aa87 100644
--- a/doc/api.md
+++ b/doc/api.md
@@ -6,6 +6,25 @@ Content-Type: `application/json` (required for POST/PUT)
 
 ## Endpoints
 
+### Health Check
+`GET /health`
+
+Returns server status.
+
+**Response (200):**
+```json
+{
+  "status": "healthy",
+  "time": 1699123456,
+  "storage": "ok"
+}
+```
+
+Storage states:
+- `"disabled"` - No storage path configured
+- `"ok"` - Database operational
+- `"degraded"` - Write failures detected, operating memory-only
+
 ### Create Game
 `POST /games`
 
@@ -29,8 +48,8 @@ Creates new game with specified players.
 ```
 
 - `type` (integer, required): 1=human, 2=computer
-- `level` (integer, 0-20): AI skill level for computer players
-- `searchTime` (integer, 100-10000ms): AI thinking time for computer players
+- `level` (integer, 0-20): Engine skill level for computer players
+- `searchTime` (integer, 100-10000ms): Engine thinking time for computer players
 - `fen` (string): Starting position in FEN notation (default: standard position)
 
 **Response (201):**
diff --git a/doc/architecture.md b/doc/architecture.md
index d8b6565..183dfa5 100644
--- a/doc/architecture.md
+++ b/doc/architecture.md
@@ -9,13 +9,17 @@ Fiber web server handling HTTP requests/responses. Implements routing, rate limi
 Central command handler containing business logic. Single `Execute(Command)` entry point decouples transport from logic. Uses synchronous UCI engine for validation, asynchronous EngineQueue for computer moves.
 
 ### Service Layer (`internal/service`)
-In-memory state storage without chess logic. Thread-safe game map protected by RWMutex. Manages game lifecycle, snapshots, and player configuration.
+In-memory state storage without chess logic. Thread-safe game map protected by RWMutex. Manages game lifecycle, snapshots, and player configuration. Coordinates with storage layer for optional persistence.
+
+### Storage Layer (`internal/storage`)
+Optional SQLite persistence with async write pattern. Buffered channel (1000 ops) processes writes sequentially in background. Graceful degradation on write failures. WAL mode for development environments.
 
 ### Supporting Modules
 - **Engine** (`internal/engine`): UCI protocol wrapper for Stockfish process communication
 - **Game** (`internal/game`): Game state with snapshot history
 - **Board** (`internal/board`): FEN parsing and ASCII generation
 - **Core** (`internal/core`): Shared types, API models, error constants
+- **CLI** (`cmd/chessd/cli`): Database management commands
 
 ## Request Flow
 
@@ -35,12 +39,28 @@ In-memory state storage without chess logic. Thread-safe game map protected by R
 5. Callback updates game state via service
 6. Client polls for completion
 
+## Persistence Flow
+
+### Write Operations
+1. Service layer calls storage method (RecordNewGame, RecordMove, DeleteUndoneMoves)
+2. Operation queued to buffered channel (non-blocking)
+3. Writer goroutine processes queue sequentially
+4. Transactions ensure atomicity
+5. Failures trigger degradation to memory-only mode
+
+### Query Operations
+1. CLI invokes Store.QueryGames with filters
+2. Direct database read (no queue)
+3. Results formatted as tabular output
+
 ## Concurrency
 
 - **HTTP Server**: Fiber handles concurrent connections
 - **Game State**: Single RWMutex protects game map (concurrent reads, serial writes)
 - **Engine Workers**: Fixed pool (2 workers) with dedicated Stockfish processes
 - **Validation Engine**: Single mutex-protected instance for synchronous validation
+- **Storage Writer**: Single goroutine processes write queue sequentially
+- **PID Lock**: File-based exclusive lock prevents multiple instances
 
 ## Data Structures
 
@@ -58,4 +78,32 @@ type Snapshot struct {
 Commands encapsulate operations with type and arguments, processed by single Execute method.
 
 ### Player Configuration
-Players identified by UUID, configured with type (human/computer), skill level, and search time.
\ No newline at end of file
+Players identified by UUID, configured with type (human/computer), skill level, and search time.
+
+### Storage Schema
+```sql
+games (
+    game_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+    initial_fen TEXT,
+    white_player_id TEXT,
+    white_type INTEGER,
+    white_level INTEGER,
+    white_search_time INTEGER,
+    black_player_id TEXT,
+    black_type INTEGER,
+    black_level INTEGER,
+    black_search_time INTEGER,
+    start_time_utc DATETIME
+)
+
+moves (
+    move_id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+    game_id TEXT,
+    move_number INTEGER,
+    move_uci TEXT,
+    fen_after_move TEXT,
+    player_color TEXT,
+    move_time_utc DATETIME,
+    FOREIGN KEY (game_id) REFERENCES games(game_id)
+)
+```
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/doc/development.md b/doc/development.md
index ed20dcf..f35aa49 100644
--- a/doc/development.md
+++ b/doc/development.md
@@ -21,21 +21,49 @@ go build ./cmd/chessd
 - `-host`: Server host (default: localhost)
 - `-port`: Server port (default: 8080)
 - `-dev`: Development mode with relaxed rate limits
+- `-storage-path`: SQLite database file path (enables persistence)
+- `-pid`: PID file path for process tracking
+- `-pid-lock`: Enable exclusive locking (requires -pid)
 
 ### Modes
 ```bash
-# Production (1 req/s rate limit)
+# In-memory only
 ./chessd
 
-# Development (10 req/s rate limit)
-./chessd -dev
+# With persistence
+./chessd -storage-path ./db/chess.db
+
+# Singleton enforcement (requires same PID file path across instances)
+./chessd -pid /var/run/chessd.pid -pid-lock
+
+# Development with all features
+./chessd -dev -storage-path chess.db -pid /tmp/chessd.pid
 ```
 
+## Database Management
+
+### CLI Commands
+```bash
+# Initialize database schema
+./chessd db init -path chess.db
+
+# Query games
+./chessd db query -path chess.db [-gameId ID] [-playerId ID]
+
+# Delete database
+./chessd db delete -path chess.db
+```
+
+Query parameters accept `*` for all records (default if omitted) or specific IDs for filtering.
+
 ## Project Structure
 
 ```
 chess/
-├── cmd/chessd/        # Entry point
+├── cmd/chessd/
+│   ├── main.go        # Entry point
+│   ├── pid.go         # PID file management
+│   └── cli/           # Database CLI
 ├── internal/
 │   ├── board/         # FEN/ASCII operations
 │   ├── core/          # Shared types
@@ -43,28 +71,14 @@ chess/
 │   ├── game/          # Game state
 │   ├── http/          # Fiber handlers
 │   ├── processor/     # Command processing
-│   └── service/       # State management
+│   ├── service/       # State management
+│   └── storage/       # SQLite persistence
 └── test/              # Test scripts
 ```
 
 ## Testing
 
-```bash
-# Unit tests
-go test ./...
-
-# API tests (requires dev mode)
-./chessd -dev &
-./test/test-api.sh
-```
-
-Test script validates:
-- Basic CRUD operations
-- Computer move triggering ("cccc" mechanism)
-- Pending state protection
-- Rate limiting
-- Input validation
-- Error handling
+See [test documentation](../test/README.md) for details.
 
 ## Configuration
 
@@ -73,6 +87,20 @@ Test script validates:
 - Worker count: 2 (internal/processor/processor.go)
 - Queue capacity: 100 (internal/processor/queue.go)
 - Min search time: 100ms (internal/processor/processor.go)
+- Write queue: 1000 operations (internal/storage/storage.go)
+- DB connections: 25 max, 5 idle (internal/storage/storage.go)
+
+### Storage Configuration
+- WAL mode enabled in development for concurrency
+- Foreign key constraints enforced
+- Async write pattern with 2-second drain on shutdown
+- Degradation to memory-only on write failures
+
+### PID Management
+- Singleton enforcement requires same PID file path - all instances must use the same -pid value
+- Stale PID detection via signal 0 checking
+- Exclusive file locking with LOCK_EX|LOCK_NB
+- Automatic cleanup on graceful shutdown
 
 ### Validation Rules
 - Player type: 1 (human) or 2 (computer)
diff --git a/go.mod b/go.mod
index f826e1e..344a0b3 100644
--- a/go.mod
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ require (
 	github.com/go-playground/validator/v10 v10.28.0
 	github.com/gofiber/fiber/v2 v2.52.9
 	github.com/google/uuid v1.6.0
+	github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.32
 )
 
 require (
diff --git a/go.sum b/go.sum
index b4d59b5..703b5e6 100644
--- a/go.sum
+++ b/go.sum
@@ -6,8 +6,6 @@ github.com/clipperhouse/uax29/v2 v2.3.0 h1:SNdx9DVUqMoBuBoW3iLOj4FQv3dN5mDtuqwuh
 github.com/clipperhouse/uax29/v2 v2.3.0/go.mod h1:Wn1g7MK6OoeDT0vL+Q0SQLDz/KpfsVRgg6W7ihQeh4g=
 github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.1 h1:vj9j/u1bqnvCEfJOwUhtlOARqs3+rkHYY13jYWTU97c=
 github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.1/go.mod h1:J7Y8YcW2NihsgmVo/mv3lAwl/skON4iLHjSsI+c5H38=
-github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.10 h1:zyueNbySn/z8mJZHLt6IPw0KoZsiQNszIpU+bX4+ZK0=
-github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.10/go.mod h1:d+9Oxyo1wTzWdyVUPMmXFvp4F9tea18J8ufA774AB3s=
 github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.11 h1:AQvxbp830wPhHTqc1u7nzoLT+ZFxGY7emj5DR5DYFik=
 github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.11/go.mod h1:d+9Oxyo1wTzWdyVUPMmXFvp4F9tea18J8ufA774AB3s=
 github.com/go-playground/assert/v2 v2.2.0 h1:JvknZsQTYeFEAhQwI4qEt9cyV5ONwRHC+lYKSsYSR8s=
@@ -32,6 +30,8 @@ github.com/mattn/go-isatty v0.0.20 h1:xfD0iDuEKnDkl03q4limB+vH+GxLEtL/jb4xVJSWWE
 github.com/mattn/go-isatty v0.0.20/go.mod h1:W+V8PltTTMOvKvAeJH7IuucS94S2C6jfK/D7dTCTo3Y=
 github.com/mattn/go-runewidth v0.0.19 h1:v++JhqYnZuu5jSKrk9RbgF5v4CGUjqRfBm05byFGLdw=
 github.com/mattn/go-runewidth v0.0.19/go.mod h1:XBkDxAl56ILZc9knddidhrOlY5R/pDhgLpndooCuJAs=
+github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.32 h1:JD12Ag3oLy1zQA+BNn74xRgaBbdhbNIDYvQUEuuErjs=
+github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3 v1.14.32/go.mod h1:Uh1q+B4BYcTPb+yiD3kU8Ct7aC0hY9fxUwlHK0RXw+Y=
 github.com/philhofer/fwd v1.2.0 h1:e6DnBTl7vGY+Gz322/ASL4Gyp1FspeMvx1RNDoToZuM=
 github.com/philhofer/fwd v1.2.0/go.mod h1:RqIHx9QI14HlwKwm98g9Re5prTQ6LdeRQn+gXJFxsJM=
 github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.0 h1:4DBwDE0NGyQoBHbLQYPwSUPoCMWR5BEzIk/f1lZbAQM=
diff --git a/internal/http/handler.go b/internal/http/handler.go
index 7ba309a..f6a5cfc 100644
--- a/internal/http/handler.go
+++ b/internal/http/handler.go
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ package http
 import (
 	"chess/internal/core"
 	"chess/internal/processor"
+	"chess/internal/service"
 	"fmt"
 	"strings"
 	"time"
@@ -19,15 +20,16 @@ const rateLimitRate = 10 // req/sec
 
 type HTTPHandler struct {
 	proc *processor.Processor
+	svc  *service.Service
 }
 
-func NewHTTPHandler(proc *processor.Processor) *HTTPHandler {
-	return &HTTPHandler{proc: proc}
+func NewHTTPHandler(proc *processor.Processor, svc *service.Service) *HTTPHandler {
+	return &HTTPHandler{proc: proc, svc: svc}
 }
 
-func NewFiberApp(proc *processor.Processor, devMode bool) *fiber.App {
+func NewFiberApp(proc *processor.Processor, svc *service.Service, devMode bool) *fiber.App {
 	// Create handler
-	h := NewHTTPHandler(proc)
+	h := NewHTTPHandler(proc, svc)
 
 	// Initialize Fiber app
 	app := fiber.New(fiber.Config{
@@ -146,11 +148,12 @@ func customErrorHandler(c *fiber.Ctx, err error) error {
 	return c.Status(code).JSON(response)
 }
 
-// Health check endpoint
+// Health check endpoint with storage status
 func (h *HTTPHandler) Health(c *fiber.Ctx) error {
 	return c.JSON(fiber.Map{
-		"status": "healthy",
-		"time":   time.Now().Unix(),
+		"status":  "healthy",
+		"time":    time.Now().Unix(),
+		"storage": h.svc.GetStorageHealth(),
 	})
 }
 
diff --git a/internal/service/service.go b/internal/service/service.go
index 873592a..6cd2614 100644
--- a/internal/service/service.go
+++ b/internal/service/service.go
@@ -4,24 +4,27 @@ package service
 import (
 	"fmt"
 	"sync"
+	"time"
 
 	"chess/internal/core"
 	"chess/internal/game"
+	"chess/internal/storage"
 
 	"github.com/google/uuid"
 )
 
-// Service is a pure state manager for chess games
-// It has NO knowledge of chess rules or engine interactions
+// Service is a pure state manager for chess games with optional persistence
 type Service struct {
 	games map[string]*game.Game
 	mu    sync.RWMutex
+	store *storage.Store // nil if persistence disabled
 }
 
-// New creates a new service instance
-func New() (*Service, error) {
+// New creates a new service instance with optional storage
+func New(store *storage.Store) (*Service, error) {
 	return &Service{
 		games: make(map[string]*game.Game),
+		store: store,
 	}, nil
 }
 
@@ -39,6 +42,25 @@ func (s *Service) CreateGame(id string, whiteConfig, blackConfig core.PlayerConf
 	blackPlayer := core.NewPlayer(blackConfig, core.ColorBlack)
 
 	s.games[id] = game.New(initialFEN, whitePlayer, blackPlayer, startingTurn)
+
+	// Persist if storage enabled
+	if s.store != nil {
+		record := storage.GameRecord{
+			GameID:          id,
+			InitialFEN:      initialFEN,
+			WhitePlayerID:   whitePlayer.ID,
+			WhiteType:       int(whitePlayer.Type),
+			WhiteLevel:      whitePlayer.Level,
+			WhiteSearchTime: whitePlayer.SearchTime,
+			BlackPlayerID:   blackPlayer.ID,
+			BlackType:       int(blackPlayer.Type),
+			BlackLevel:      blackPlayer.Level,
+			BlackSearchTime: blackPlayer.SearchTime,
+			StartTimeUTC:    time.Now().UTC(),
+		}
+		s.store.RecordNewGame(record)
+	}
+
 	return nil
 }
 
@@ -76,11 +98,19 @@ func (s *Service) GetGame(gameID string) (*game.Game, error) {
 
 // GenerateGameID creates a new unique game ID
 func (s *Service) GenerateGameID() string {
-	return uuid.New().String()
+	s.mu.RLock()
+	defer s.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	// Ensure UUID uniqueness (handle potential conflicts)
+	for {
+		id := uuid.New().String()
+		if _, exists := s.games[id]; !exists {
+			return id
+		}
+	}
 }
 
 // ApplyMove adds a validated move to the game history
-// The processor has already validated this move and calculated the new FEN
 func (s *Service) ApplyMove(gameID, moveUCI, newFEN string) error {
 	s.mu.Lock()
 	defer s.mu.Unlock()
@@ -97,6 +127,20 @@ func (s *Service) ApplyMove(gameID, moveUCI, newFEN string) error {
 	// Add the new position to game history
 	g.AddSnapshot(newFEN, moveUCI, nextTurn)
 
+	// Persist if storage enabled
+	if s.store != nil {
+		moveNumber := len(g.Moves())
+		record := storage.MoveRecord{
+			GameID:       gameID,
+			MoveNumber:   moveNumber,
+			MoveUCI:      moveUCI,
+			FENAfterMove: newFEN,
+			PlayerColor:  currentTurn.String(),
+			MoveTimeUTC:  time.Now().UTC(),
+		}
+		s.store.RecordMove(record)
+	}
+
 	return nil
 }
 
@@ -114,8 +158,7 @@ func (s *Service) UpdateGameState(gameID string, state core.State) error {
 	return nil
 }
 
-// SetLastMoveResult stores metadata about the last move (score, depth, etc)
-// Used by processor to track computer move evaluations
+// SetLastMoveResult stores metadata about the last move
 func (s *Service) SetLastMoveResult(gameID string, result *game.MoveResult) error {
 	s.mu.Lock()
 	defer s.mu.Unlock()
@@ -139,7 +182,19 @@ func (s *Service) UndoMoves(gameID string, count int) error {
 		return fmt.Errorf("game not found: %s", gameID)
 	}
 
-	return g.UndoMoves(count)
+	originalMoveCount := len(g.Moves())
+
+	if err := g.UndoMoves(count); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	// Delete undone moves from storage if enabled
+	if s.store != nil {
+		remainingMoves := originalMoveCount - count
+		s.store.DeleteUndoneMoves(gameID, remainingMoves)
+	}
+
+	return nil
 }
 
 // DeleteGame removes a game from memory
@@ -155,12 +210,29 @@ func (s *Service) DeleteGame(gameID string) error {
 	return nil
 }
 
-// Close cleans up resources (currently a no-op as no engine to close)
+// GetStorageHealth returns the storage component status
+func (s *Service) GetStorageHealth() string {
+	if s.store == nil {
+		return "disabled"
+	}
+	if s.store.IsHealthy() {
+		return "ok"
+	}
+	return "degraded"
+}
+
+// Close cleans up resources
 func (s *Service) Close() error {
 	s.mu.Lock()
 	defer s.mu.Unlock()
 
 	// Clear all games
 	s.games = make(map[string]*game.Game)
+
+	// Close storage if enabled
+	if s.store != nil {
+		return s.store.Close()
+	}
+
 	return nil
 }
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/internal/storage/schema.go b/internal/storage/schema.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a4b8bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/storage/schema.go
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+// FILE: internal/storage/schema.go
+package storage
+
+import "time"
+
+// GameRecord represents a row in the games table
+type GameRecord struct {
+	GameID          string    `db:"game_id"`
+	InitialFEN      string    `db:"initial_fen"`
+	WhitePlayerID   string    `db:"white_player_id"`
+	WhiteType       int       `db:"white_type"`
+	WhiteLevel      int       `db:"white_level"`
+	WhiteSearchTime int       `db:"white_search_time"`
+	BlackPlayerID   string    `db:"black_player_id"`
+	BlackType       int       `db:"black_type"`
+	BlackLevel      int       `db:"black_level"`
+	BlackSearchTime int       `db:"black_search_time"`
+	StartTimeUTC    time.Time `db:"start_time_utc"`
+}
+
+// MoveRecord represents a row in the moves table
+type MoveRecord struct {
+	MoveID       int64     `db:"move_id"`
+	GameID       string    `db:"game_id"`
+	MoveNumber   int       `db:"move_number"`
+	MoveUCI      string    `db:"move_uci"`
+	FENAfterMove string    `db:"fen_after_move"`
+	PlayerColor  string    `db:"player_color"` // "w" or "b"
+	MoveTimeUTC  time.Time `db:"move_time_utc"`
+}
+
+// Schema defines the SQLite database structure
+const Schema = `
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS games (
+	game_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
+	initial_fen TEXT NOT NULL,
+	white_player_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+	white_type INTEGER NOT NULL,
+	white_level INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+	white_search_time INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 1000,
+	black_player_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+	black_type INTEGER NOT NULL,
+	black_level INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+	black_search_time INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 1000,
+	start_time_utc DATETIME NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+);
+
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS moves (
+	move_id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+	game_id TEXT NOT NULL,
+	move_number INTEGER NOT NULL,
+	move_uci TEXT NOT NULL,
+	fen_after_move TEXT NOT NULL,
+	player_color TEXT NOT NULL CHECK(player_color IN ('w', 'b')),
+	move_time_utc DATETIME NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+	FOREIGN KEY (game_id) REFERENCES games(game_id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+	UNIQUE(game_id, move_number)
+);
+
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_moves_game_id ON moves(game_id);
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_games_white_player ON games(white_player_id);
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_games_black_player ON games(black_player_id);
+`
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/internal/storage/storage.go b/internal/storage/storage.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7827205
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/storage/storage.go
@@ -0,0 +1,316 @@
+// FILE: internal/storage/storage.go
+package storage
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"database/sql"
+	"fmt"
+	"log"
+	"os"
+	"sync"
+	"sync/atomic"
+	"time"
+
+	_ "github.com/mattn/go-sqlite3"
+)
+
+// Store handles SQLite database operations with async writes
+type Store struct {
+	db           *sql.DB
+	path         string
+	writeChan    chan func(*sql.Tx) error
+	healthStatus atomic.Bool
+	ctx          context.Context
+	cancel       context.CancelFunc
+	wg           sync.WaitGroup
+}
+
+// NewStore creates a new storage instance with async writer
+func NewStore(dataSourceName string, devMode bool) (*Store, error) {
+	db, err := sql.Open("sqlite3", dataSourceName)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to open database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Enable WAL mode in development for better concurrency
+	if devMode {
+		if _, err := db.Exec("PRAGMA journal_mode=WAL"); err != nil {
+			db.Close()
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to enable WAL mode: %w", err)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Enable foreign keys
+	if _, err := db.Exec("PRAGMA foreign_keys = ON"); err != nil {
+		db.Close()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to enable foreign keys: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Configure connection pool
+	db.SetMaxOpenConns(25)
+	db.SetMaxIdleConns(5)
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+
+	s := &Store{
+		db:        db,
+		path:      dataSourceName,
+		writeChan: make(chan func(*sql.Tx) error, 1000), // Buffered for async writes
+		ctx:       ctx,
+		cancel:    cancel,
+	}
+
+	// Initialize health as true
+	s.healthStatus.Store(true)
+
+	// Start async writer
+	s.wg.Add(1)
+	go s.writerLoop()
+
+	return s, nil
+}
+
+// writerLoop processes async write operations
+func (s *Store) writerLoop() {
+	defer s.wg.Done()
+
+	for {
+		select {
+		case <-s.ctx.Done():
+			// Drain remaining writes with timeout
+			deadline := time.After(2 * time.Second)
+			for {
+				select {
+				case fn := <-s.writeChan:
+					if s.healthStatus.Load() {
+						s.executeWrite(fn)
+					}
+				case <-deadline:
+					return
+				default:
+					return
+				}
+			}
+
+		case fn := <-s.writeChan:
+			// Skip if already degraded
+			if !s.healthStatus.Load() {
+				continue
+			}
+			s.executeWrite(fn)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// executeWrite runs a transactional write operation
+func (s *Store) executeWrite(fn func(*sql.Tx) error) {
+	tx, err := s.db.Begin()
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Storage degraded: failed to begin transaction: %v", err)
+		s.healthStatus.Store(false)
+		return
+	}
+
+	if err := fn(tx); err != nil {
+		tx.Rollback()
+		log.Printf("Storage degraded: write operation failed: %v", err)
+		s.healthStatus.Store(false)
+		return
+	}
+
+	if err := tx.Commit(); err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Storage degraded: failed to commit: %v", err)
+		s.healthStatus.Store(false)
+		return
+	}
+}
+
+// RecordNewGame asynchronously records a new game
+func (s *Store) RecordNewGame(record GameRecord) error {
+	if !s.healthStatus.Load() {
+		return nil // Silently drop if degraded
+	}
+
+	select {
+	case s.writeChan <- func(tx *sql.Tx) error {
+		query := `INSERT INTO games (
+			game_id, initial_fen, 
+			white_player_id, white_type, white_level, white_search_time,
+			black_player_id, black_type, black_level, black_search_time,
+			start_time_utc
+		) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)`
+
+		_, err := tx.Exec(query,
+			record.GameID, record.InitialFEN,
+			record.WhitePlayerID, record.WhiteType, record.WhiteLevel, record.WhiteSearchTime,
+			record.BlackPlayerID, record.BlackType, record.BlackLevel, record.BlackSearchTime,
+			record.StartTimeUTC,
+		)
+		return err
+	}:
+		return nil
+	default:
+		// Channel full, drop write
+		log.Printf("Storage write queue full, dropping game record")
+		return nil
+	}
+}
+
+// RecordMove asynchronously records a move
+func (s *Store) RecordMove(record MoveRecord) error {
+	if !s.healthStatus.Load() {
+		return nil // Silently drop if degraded
+	}
+
+	select {
+	case s.writeChan <- func(tx *sql.Tx) error {
+		query := `INSERT INTO moves (
+			game_id, move_number, move_uci, fen_after_move, player_color, move_time_utc
+		) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)`
+
+		_, err := tx.Exec(query,
+			record.GameID, record.MoveNumber, record.MoveUCI,
+			record.FENAfterMove, record.PlayerColor, record.MoveTimeUTC,
+		)
+		return err
+	}:
+		return nil
+	default:
+		// Channel full, drop write
+		log.Printf("Storage write queue full, dropping move record")
+		return nil
+	}
+}
+
+// DeleteUndoneMoves asynchronously deletes moves after undo
+func (s *Store) DeleteUndoneMoves(gameID string, afterMoveNumber int) error {
+	if !s.healthStatus.Load() {
+		return nil // Silently drop if degraded
+	}
+
+	select {
+	case s.writeChan <- func(tx *sql.Tx) error {
+		query := `DELETE FROM moves WHERE game_id = ? AND move_number > ?`
+		_, err := tx.Exec(query, gameID, afterMoveNumber)
+		return err
+	}:
+		return nil
+	default:
+		// Channel full, drop write
+		log.Printf("Storage write queue full, dropping undo operation")
+		return nil
+	}
+}
+
+// IsHealthy returns the current health status
+func (s *Store) IsHealthy() bool {
+	return s.healthStatus.Load()
+}
+
+// Close gracefully closes the database connection
+func (s *Store) Close() error {
+	// Signal writer to stop
+	s.cancel()
+
+	// Wait for writer with timeout
+	done := make(chan struct{})
+	go func() {
+		s.wg.Wait()
+		close(done)
+	}()
+
+	select {
+	case <-done:
+		// Writer finished cleanly
+	case <-time.After(2 * time.Second):
+		log.Printf("Warning: storage writer shutdown timeout, some writes may be lost")
+	}
+
+	if s.db != nil {
+		return s.db.Close()
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// InitDB creates the database schema
+func (s *Store) InitDB() error {
+	tx, err := s.db.Begin()
+	if err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to begin transaction: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer tx.Rollback()
+
+	if _, err := tx.Exec(Schema); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create schema: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return tx.Commit()
+}
+
+// DeleteDB removes the database file
+func (s *Store) DeleteDB() error {
+	// Close connection first
+	if err := s.Close(); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to close database: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// ☣ DESTRUCTIVE: Removes database file
+	if err := os.Remove(s.path); err != nil && !os.IsNotExist(err) {
+		return fmt.Errorf("failed to delete database file: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// QueryGames retrieves games with optional filtering
+func (s *Store) QueryGames(gameID, playerID string) ([]GameRecord, error) {
+	query := `SELECT 
+		game_id, initial_fen, 
+		white_player_id, white_type, white_level, white_search_time,
+		black_player_id, black_type, black_level, black_search_time,
+		start_time_utc
+	FROM games WHERE 1=1`
+
+	var args []interface{}
+
+	// Handle gameID filtering
+	if gameID != "" && gameID != "*" {
+		query += " AND game_id = ?"
+		args = append(args, gameID)
+	}
+
+	// Handle playerID filtering
+	if playerID != "" && playerID != "*" {
+		query += " AND (white_player_id = ? OR black_player_id = ?)"
+		args = append(args, playerID, playerID)
+	}
+
+	query += " ORDER BY start_time_utc DESC"
+
+	rows, err := s.db.Query(query, args...)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("query failed: %w", err)
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var games []GameRecord
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var g GameRecord
+		err := rows.Scan(
+			&g.GameID, &g.InitialFEN,
+			&g.WhitePlayerID, &g.WhiteType, &g.WhiteLevel, &g.WhiteSearchTime,
+			&g.BlackPlayerID, &g.BlackType, &g.BlackLevel, &g.BlackSearchTime,
+			&g.StartTimeUTC,
+		)
+		if err != nil {
+			return nil, fmt.Errorf("scan failed: %w", err)
+		}
+		games = append(games, g)
+	}
+
+	if err := rows.Err(); err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("rows iteration failed: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	return games, nil
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/test/README.md b/test/README.md
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..1933b34
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+# Chess API Test Suite
+
+This directory contains comprehensive test suites for the Chess API server, covering both API functionality and database persistence.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- `jq` - JSON processor
+- `curl` - HTTP client
+- `sqlite3` - SQLite CLI (for database tests only)
+- Compiled `chessd` binary in parent directory
+
+## Test Suites
+
+### 1. API Functionality Tests (`test-api.sh`)
+
+Tests all API endpoints, error handling, rate limiting, and game logic.
+
+**Running the test:**
+```bash
+# Start server in development mode (required for tests to pass)
+../chessd -dev
+
+# In another terminal, run tests
+./test-api.sh
+```
+
+**Coverage:**
+- Game creation and management (HvH, HvC, CvC)
+- Move validation and execution
+- Computer move triggering with "cccc"
+- Undo functionality
+- Player configuration changes
+- Rate limiting (dev mode: 20 req/s)
+- Security hardening and input validation
+
+### 2. Database Persistence Tests (`test-db.sh`)
+
+Tests database storage, async writes, and data integrity.
+
+**Running the test:**
+```bash
+# Terminal 1: Start server with database
+./run-server-with-db.sh ../chessd
+
+# Terminal 2: Run database tests
+./test-db.sh
+
+# When done, press Ctrl+C in Terminal 1
+```
+
+**Coverage:**
+- Game and move persistence
+- Async write buffer behavior
+- Multi-game isolation
+- Undo effects on database
+- WAL mode verification
+- Foreign key constraints
+
+## Important Notes
+
+1. **Development Mode Required**: The server MUST be started with `-dev` flag for tests to pass. This enables:
+    - Relaxed rate limiting (20 req/s instead of 10)
+    - WAL mode for SQLite (better concurrency)
+
+2. **Database Tests**: The `run-server-with-db.sh` script automatically:
+    - Creates a temporary test database
+    - Initializes the schema
+    - Cleans up on exit (Ctrl+C)
+
+3. **Test Isolation**: Each test suite can be run independently. The database tests use a separate `test.db` file that doesn't affect production data.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Rate limiting failures:** Ensure server is running with `-dev` flag  
+**Database test failures:** Check that no other instance is using `test.db`  
+**Port conflicts:** Default port is 8080, ensure it's available
+
+## Exit Codes
+
+- `0` - All tests passed
+- `1` - One or more tests failed
+
+Check colored output for detailed pass/fail information for each test case.
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diff --git a/test/run-server-with-db.sh b/test/run-server-with-db.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..6bb3e2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test/run-server-with-db.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# FILE: run-server-with-db.sh
+
+set -e
+
+# Check for argument
+if [ $# -ne 1 ]; then
+    echo "Usage: $0 <path_to_chessd_executable>"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+CHESSD_EXEC="$1"
+TEST_DB="test.db"
+PID_FILE="/tmp/chessd_test.pid"
+
+# Colors for output
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+CYAN='\033[0;36m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Cleanup function
+cleanup() {
+    echo -e "\n${YELLOW}Cleaning up...${NC}"
+
+    # Kill server if PID file exists
+    if [ -f "$PID_FILE" ]; then
+        PID=$(cat "$PID_FILE")
+        if kill -0 "$PID" 2>/dev/null; then
+            echo "Stopping chessd server (PID: $PID)"
+            kill "$PID" 2>/dev/null || true
+            sleep 0.5
+            kill -9 "$PID" 2>/dev/null || true
+        fi
+        rm -f "$PID_FILE"
+    fi
+
+    # Clean up database files
+    echo "Removing test database files..."
+    rm -f "$TEST_DB" "${TEST_DB}-wal" "${TEST_DB}-shm"
+
+    echo -e "${GREEN}Cleanup complete${NC}"
+}
+
+# Set up trap for cleanup on exit
+trap cleanup EXIT SIGINT SIGTERM
+
+# Clean slate - remove any existing test DB files
+rm -f "$TEST_DB" "${TEST_DB}-wal" "${TEST_DB}-shm"
+
+# Initialize database
+echo -e "${CYAN}Initializing test database...${NC}"
+"$CHESSD_EXEC" db init -path "$TEST_DB"
+
+# Start server
+echo -e "${CYAN}═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}Starting chessd server with database persistence${NC}"
+echo -e "${CYAN}═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+echo "Executable: $CHESSD_EXEC"
+echo "Database: $TEST_DB"
+echo "Mode: Development (WAL enabled)"
+echo ""
+echo -e "${YELLOW}Instructions:${NC}"
+echo "1. Open another terminal and run: ./test-db.sh"
+echo "2. Press Ctrl+C here when testing is complete"
+echo -e "${CYAN}═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+echo ""
+
+# Start chessd in foreground with dev mode and storage
+"$CHESSD_EXEC" -dev -storage-path "$TEST_DB" -port 8080
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diff --git a/test/test-api.sh b/test/test-api.sh
index 160cffb..0187306 100755
--- a/test/test-api.sh
+++ b/test/test-api.sh
@@ -581,7 +581,7 @@ GAME_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
 print_header "SECTION 8: Player Configuration"
 # ==============================================================================
 
-test_case "8.1: Create Game with AI Configuration"
+test_case "8.1: Create Game with Engine Configuration"
 RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 2, "level": 10, "searchTime": 500}}')
diff --git a/test/test-db.sh b/test/test-db.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..1a3bd15
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test/test-db.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,502 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# FILE: test-db.sh
+
+# Database Persistence Test Suite for Chess API
+# Tests async writes, persistence, and database integrity
+
+BASE_URL="http://localhost:8080"
+API_URL="${BASE_URL}/api/v1"
+TEST_DB="test.db"
+API_DELAY=${API_DELAY:-50}
+
+# Colors
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+MAGENTA='\033[0;35m'
+CYAN='\033[0;36m'
+NC='\033[0m'
+
+# Test counters
+PASS=0
+FAIL=0
+
+# Helper functions
+print_header() {
+    echo -e "\n${CYAN}═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+    echo -e "${CYAN}$1${NC}"
+    echo -e "${CYAN}═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+}
+
+test_case() {
+    echo -e "\n${YELLOW}▶ TEST: $1${NC}"
+    sleep 0.0$API_DELAY
+}
+
+assert_status() {
+    local expected=$1
+    local actual=$2
+    local test_name=$3
+
+    if [ "$actual" = "$expected" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ $test_name: HTTP $actual${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+        return 0
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ $test_name: Expected HTTP $expected, got $actual${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+        return 1
+    fi
+}
+
+assert_json_field() {
+    local json=$1
+    local field=$2
+    local expected=$3
+    local test_name=$4
+
+    local actual=$(echo "$json" | jq -r "$field" 2>/dev/null)
+
+    if [ "$actual" = "$expected" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ $test_name: $field = '$actual'${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+        return 0
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ $test_name: Expected $field = '$expected', got '$actual'${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+        return 1
+    fi
+}
+
+assert_db_record() {
+    local sql_query=$1
+    local expected=$2
+    local test_name=$3
+
+    local actual=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "$sql_query" 2>/dev/null)
+
+    if [ "$actual" = "$expected" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ $test_name: DB query returned '$actual'${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+        return 0
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ $test_name: Expected '$expected', got '$actual'${NC}"
+        echo -e "${RED}    Query: $sql_query${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+        return 1
+    fi
+}
+
+api_request() {
+    local method=$1
+    local url=$2
+    shift 2
+    curl -s "$@" -X "$method" "$url"
+    local status=$?
+    sleep 0.0$API_DELAY
+    return $status
+}
+
+wait_for_state() {
+    local game_id=$1
+    local target_state=$2
+    local max_attempts=${3:-20}
+    local attempt=0
+
+    while [ $attempt -lt $max_attempts ]; do
+        local response=$(api_request GET "$API_URL/games/$game_id")
+        local current_state=$(echo "$response" | jq -r '.state' 2>/dev/null)
+
+        if [ "$current_state" = "$target_state" ] || [[ "$target_state" = "!pending" && "$current_state" != "pending" ]]; then
+            return 0
+        fi
+
+        ((attempt++))
+        sleep 0.1
+    done
+
+    return 1
+}
+
+# Check dependencies
+for cmd in jq sqlite3 curl; do
+    if ! command -v $cmd &> /dev/null; then
+        echo -e "${RED}Error: $cmd is required but not installed${NC}"
+        exit 1
+    fi
+done
+
+# Check database exists
+if [ ! -f "$TEST_DB" ]; then
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: Test database '$TEST_DB' not found${NC}"
+    echo "Make sure the server is running with: ./run-server-with-db.sh"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Start tests
+print_header "Database Persistence Test Suite"
+echo "Server: $BASE_URL"
+echo "Database: $TEST_DB"
+echo "Mode: Development with WAL"
+echo ""
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 1: Storage Health & Basic Persistence"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "1.1: Storage Health Check"
+RESPONSE=$(api_request GET "$BASE_URL/health")
+assert_json_field "$RESPONSE" '.storage' "ok" "Storage is healthy"
+
+test_case "1.2: Database Schema Verification"
+TABLE_COUNT=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name IN ('games', 'moves');" 2>/dev/null)
+if [ "$TABLE_COUNT" = "2" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ Database schema verified: games and moves tables exist${NC}"
+    ((PASS++))
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}  ✗ Database schema incomplete: expected 2 tables, found $TABLE_COUNT${NC}"
+    ((FAIL++))
+fi
+
+test_case "1.3: Game Creation Persistence"
+RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 2, "level": 5, "searchTime": 100}}')
+
+GAME_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+BLACK_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.players.black.id' 2>/dev/null)
+WHITE_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.players.white.id' 2>/dev/null)
+
+if [ -n "$GAME_ID" ] && [ "$GAME_ID" != "null" ]; then
+    echo "  Game ID: $GAME_ID"
+    sleep 0.5  # Allow async write
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM games WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "1" \
+        "Game record created"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT black_player_id FROM games WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "$BLACK_ID" \
+        "Black player ID matches"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT black_level FROM games WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "5" \
+        "Black AI level persisted"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT initial_fen FROM games WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1" \
+        "Starting FEN persisted"
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 2: Move Persistence & Undo"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "2.1: Human Move Persistence"
+if [ -n "$GAME_ID" ]; then
+    RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"move": "e2e4"}')
+
+    sleep 0.5  # Allow async write
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "1" \
+        "Move record created"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT move_uci FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID' AND move_number = 1;" \
+        "e2e4" \
+        "Move UCI notation stored"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT player_color FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID' AND move_number = 1;" \
+        "w" \
+        "Move color recorded"
+fi
+
+test_case "2.2: Computer Move Persistence"
+if [ -n "$GAME_ID" ]; then
+    # Trigger computer move
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"move": "cccc"}' > /dev/null
+
+    wait_for_state "$GAME_ID" "!pending"
+    sleep 0.5  # Allow async write
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "2" \
+        "Computer move persisted"
+
+    COMPUTER_MOVE=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT move_uci FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID' AND move_number = 2;" 2>/dev/null)
+    if [ -n "$COMPUTER_MOVE" ] && [ "$COMPUTER_MOVE" != "e2e4" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ Computer move stored: $COMPUTER_MOVE${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ Computer move not properly stored${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+    fi
+fi
+
+test_case "2.3: Undo Move Database Effect"
+if [ -n "$GAME_ID" ]; then
+    # Undo last move
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID/undo" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"count": 1}' > /dev/null
+
+    sleep 0.5  # Allow async write
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "1" \
+        "Undo removed move from DB"
+
+    # Undo again
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID/undo" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"count": 1}' > /dev/null
+
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID';" \
+        "0" \
+        "All moves removed after undo"
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 3: Complex Game Scenarios"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "3.1: Custom FEN Game Persistence"
+CUSTOM_FEN="r1bqkbnr/pppp1ppp/2n5/4p3/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 4 4"
+RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d "{\"white\": {\"type\": 2, \"searchTime\": 100}, \"black\": {\"type\": 2, \"searchTime\": 100}, \"fen\": \"$CUSTOM_FEN\"}")
+
+FEN_GAME_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+if [ -n "$FEN_GAME_ID" ] && [ "$FEN_GAME_ID" != "null" ]; then
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT initial_fen FROM games WHERE game_id = '$FEN_GAME_ID';" \
+        "$CUSTOM_FEN" \
+        "Custom FEN persisted correctly"
+
+    # Clean up
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$FEN_GAME_ID" > /dev/null
+fi
+
+test_case "3.2: Multiple Games Isolation"
+# Create two games
+RESPONSE1=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 1}}')
+GAME_ID1=$(echo "$RESPONSE1" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+
+RESPONSE2=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 2, "searchTime": 100}, "black": {"type": 1}}')
+GAME_ID2=$(echo "$RESPONSE2" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+
+if [ -n "$GAME_ID1" ] && [ -n "$GAME_ID2" ]; then
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    # Make moves in first game
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID1/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"move": "d2d4"}' > /dev/null
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID1/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+        -d '{"move": "d7d5"}' > /dev/null
+
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID1';" \
+        "2" \
+        "Game 1 has 2 moves"
+
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$GAME_ID2';" \
+        "0" \
+        "Game 2 has 0 moves (isolation)"
+
+    # Clean up
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID1" > /dev/null
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$GAME_ID2" > /dev/null
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 4: Foreign Key Constraints & Cascade"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "4.1: Cascade Delete Verification"
+# Create game with moves
+RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 1}}')
+CASCADE_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+
+if [ -n "$CASCADE_ID" ] && [ "$CASCADE_ID" != "null" ]; then
+    # Make several moves
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$CASCADE_ID/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"move": "e2e4"}' > /dev/null
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$CASCADE_ID/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"move": "e7e5"}' > /dev/null
+    api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$CASCADE_ID/moves" \
+        -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"move": "g1f3"}' > /dev/null
+
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    MOVE_COUNT_BEFORE=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$CASCADE_ID';" 2>/dev/null)
+    echo -e "${BLUE}  Moves before delete: $MOVE_COUNT_BEFORE${NC}"
+
+    # Delete game
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$CASCADE_ID" > /dev/null
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    # Note: Game deletion is handled in memory, DB records remain
+    # This is by design - games table persists for history
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM games WHERE game_id = '$CASCADE_ID';" \
+        "1" \
+        "Game record persists in DB (by design)"
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 5: Async Write Buffer Behavior"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "5.1: Rapid Write Buffering"
+RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 1}}')
+BUFFER_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+
+if [ -n "$BUFFER_ID" ] && [ "$BUFFER_ID" != "null" ]; then
+    # Rapid fire a sequence of legal moves without waiting
+    echo -e "${BLUE}  Sending 10 rapid, legal moves...${NC}"
+    moves=("e2e4" "e7e5" "g1f3" "b8c6" "f1b5" "a7a6" "b5c6" "d7c6" "e1g1" "f7f6")
+    for move in "${moves[@]}"; do
+        api_request POST "$API_URL/games/$BUFFER_ID/moves" \
+            -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"move\": \"$move\"}" > /dev/null
+    done
+
+    # Immediate check (may show partial writes)
+    IMMEDIATE_COUNT=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$BUFFER_ID';" 2>/dev/null)
+    echo -e "${BLUE}  Immediate move count: $IMMEDIATE_COUNT${NC}"
+
+    # Wait for async writes to complete
+    sleep 1
+
+    FINAL_COUNT=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM moves WHERE game_id = '$BUFFER_ID';" 2>/dev/null)
+    if [ "$FINAL_COUNT" = "10" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ All 10 moves persisted after buffer flush${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ Expected 10 moves, found $FINAL_COUNT${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+    fi
+
+    # Clean up
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$BUFFER_ID" > /dev/null
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 6: Database Query Endpoints"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "6.1: CLI Query Tool Integration"
+# Create identifiable game
+RESPONSE=$(api_request POST "$API_URL/games" \
+    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+    -d '{"white": {"type": 1}, "black": {"type": 2, "level": 15, "searchTime": 200}}')
+QUERY_ID=$(echo "$RESPONSE" | jq -r '.gameId' 2>/dev/null)
+
+if [ -n "$QUERY_ID" ] && [ "$QUERY_ID" != "null" ]; then
+    sleep 0.5
+
+    # Query using partial game ID (first 8 chars)
+    PARTIAL_ID="${QUERY_ID:0:8}"
+    FOUND=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM games WHERE game_id LIKE '$PARTIAL_ID%';" 2>/dev/null)
+
+    if [ "$FOUND" = "1" ]; then
+        echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ Game queryable by partial ID${NC}"
+        ((PASS++))
+    else
+        echo -e "${RED}  ✗ Game not found with partial ID query${NC}"
+        ((FAIL++))
+    fi
+
+    # Verify player type storage
+    assert_db_record \
+        "SELECT white_type || ',' || black_type FROM games WHERE game_id = '$QUERY_ID';" \
+        "1,2" \
+        "Player types stored correctly"
+
+    # Clean up
+    api_request DELETE "$API_URL/games/$QUERY_ID" > /dev/null
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "SECTION 7: Storage Degradation Handling"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+test_case "7.1: Storage Health After Normal Operations"
+# Check that storage remains healthy after all operations
+RESPONSE=$(api_request GET "$BASE_URL/health")
+assert_json_field "$RESPONSE" '.storage' "ok" "Storage still healthy after tests"
+
+test_case "7.2: WAL Mode Verification"
+JOURNAL_MODE=$(sqlite3 "$TEST_DB" "PRAGMA journal_mode;" 2>/dev/null)
+if [ "$JOURNAL_MODE" = "wal" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ Database is in WAL mode${NC}"
+    ((PASS++))
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}  ✗ Database not in WAL mode: $JOURNAL_MODE${NC}"
+    ((FAIL++))
+fi
+
+# Check WAL file exists
+if [ -f "${TEST_DB}-wal" ]; then
+    echo -e "${GREEN}  ✓ WAL file exists${NC}"
+    ((PASS++))
+else
+    echo -e "${YELLOW}  ⚠ WAL file not found (may be checkpointed)${NC}"
+fi
+
+# ==============================================================================
+print_header "Test Summary"
+# ==============================================================================
+
+TOTAL=$((PASS + FAIL))
+SUCCESS_RATE=0
+if [ $TOTAL -gt 0 ]; then
+    SUCCESS_RATE=$(( (PASS * 100) / TOTAL ))
+fi
+
+echo -e "\n${CYAN}══════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Passed: $PASS${NC}"
+echo -e "${RED}✗ Failed: $FAIL${NC}"
+echo -e "${CYAN}──────────────────────────────────────${NC}"
+echo -e "Total Tests: $TOTAL"
+echo -e "Success Rate: ${SUCCESS_RATE}%"
+echo -e "${CYAN}══════════════════════════════════════${NC}"
+
+if [ $FAIL -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo -e "\n${GREEN}🎉 All database tests passed!${NC}"
+    exit 0
+else
+    echo -e "\n${RED}⚠️  Some tests failed. Review the output above.${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
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