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<h1>Go Chess API</h1>
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# Chess
Go backend server providing a RESTful API for chess gameplay. Integrates Stockfish engine for move validation and AI opponents.
## Features
- RESTful API for chess operations
- Stockfish engine integration for validation and AI
- Human vs human, human vs computer, computer vs computer modes
- Custom FEN position support
- Asynchronous AI move calculation
- Configurable AI strength and thinking time
## Requirements
- Go 1.24+
- Stockfish chess engine (`stockfish` in PATH)
### Installation
```bash
# Arch Linux
yay -S stockfish
# FreeBSD
pkg install stockfish
```
## Quick Start
```bash
git clone https://git.lixen.com/lixen/chess
cd chess
go build ./cmd/chessd
# Standard mode (1 request/second/IP)
./chessd
# Development mode (10 requests/second/IP)
./chessd -dev
# Run tests (requires dev mode)
./test/test-api.sh
```
Server listens on `http://localhost:8080`. See [API Reference](./doc/api.md) for endpoints.
## Documentation
- [API Reference](./doc/api.md) - Endpoint specifications
- [Architecture](./doc/architecture.md) - System design
- [Development](./doc/development.md) - Build and test instructions
- [Stockfish Integration](./doc/stockfish.md) - Engine communication
## License
BSD 3-Clause