CHESS.0

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• Patch Notes·31 Aug 2026Official

  CHESS.0 – Position Editor & Hanging Pieces Update

  CHESS.0 – Position Editor & Hanging Pieces UpdateCHESS.0 just received another update, adding new tools for testing, and analyzing custom positions.Board EditorAdded a fully integrated Board Editor connected directly to the CHESS.0 engine.Freely place, remove, and modify pieces to create custom positions.Hanging Pieces PanelAdded a new Hanging Pieces panel for better visibility of vulnerable and overloaded pieces.Provides a clearer overview of the position to help with decision-making during analysis.Rebuilt Move Maprebuilt the Move Map for better visibility and readability.Replaced the previous energy-block style with a cleaner presentation.New Board DesignAdded a new Board Design that better matches the current CHESS.0 visual style.Replaced the previous board from earlier builds with a cleaner, more refined design that fits the newer version of the game.Testing EnvironmentAdded movable pieces for testing in a separate game environment.This is currently experimental and may not make it into the final build or demo.Continued DevelopmentMore updates are coming as additional systems are built and refined.
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• Patch Notes·26 Aug 2026Official

  CHESS.0 – Major Game Modes Update & Overall Polish

  CHESS.0 – Game Modes & PolishCHESS.0 just received one of its larger updates to date, introducing new playable game modes alongside board logic, UI presentation, audio feedback, and overall interface consistency.New Game ModesAdded new piece-specific game modes allowing games centered around Queens, Rooks, Bishops, Knights, or Pawns, each paired with a King.All new modes continue to use the core chess movement and game logic, while changing the available piece types on the board.Added dedicated UI controls to quickly switch between the different game modes. UI & PresentationContinued refining the overall visual language and presentation of the CHESS.0 interface.Audio & FeedbackImproved stalemate feedback so the alert is now accompanied by an audible sound instead of only activating the visual indicator.Added a new minor UI click sound, separating major UI clicks from smaller UI interactions, removing piece selection from the larger UI click sound and giving it its own unique audio identity for a clearer audible cue.Promotion PanelReworked the Promotion Panel as part of the broader UI and interaction improvements.Timers & Turn Indicator Reworked the timers and turn indicator for a more readable and clearer visual cue.Continued DevelopmentDevelopment on CHESS.0 will continue.
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• Patch Notes·23 Aug 2026Official

  CHESS.0 – Move Map Update

  CHESS.0 – Move Map & Visual UI UpdateCHESS.0 just received an update focused on board understanding and history tracking.Move MapAdded a dedicated Move Map for a clearer visual reference of the current board position.Board History CarouselCleaned up the carousel visuals for a more consistent and readable interface.Position Evaluation ToolCleaned up the Evaluation tools visuals for a more consistent and readable interface.Continued DevelopmentDevelopment on CHESS.0 continues as I complete more core systems and refine the overall experience.Demo BuildA fully functional demo build is ready, but I’ve intentionally held off on releasing it through Next Fest while I continue completing systems and bringing CHESS.0 up to the standard I’m aiming for.More development and updates are on the way.
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• Patch Notes·17 Aug 2026Official

  CHESS.0 – UI & Interaction Polish Update

  CHESS.0 – UI & Interaction UpdateCHESS.0 just received a focused polish update improving piece selection, prediction controls, and UI interaction.New FeaturesAdded improved title-screen piece hover highlights.Fixes & ImprovementsFixed mouse tooltips, hover highlights, and hover sounds from being active while the Reset screen or Menu is open.Fixed piece selection from working while the Reset screen or Menu is open.Fixed prediction marks and prediction highlights from workin while the Reset screen or Menu is open.Fixed gameplay mouse input from passing through the Reset screen or Menu to the chess board.CHESS.0 now has cleaner UI interaction and better control.
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• Announcements·15 Aug 2026Official

  CHESS.0 – New Piece Highlight Preview

  CHESS.0 – Piece Highlight Preview UpdateCHESS.0 just received an update to the Piece Highlight Preview system, adding a more detailed visual reference for the currently selected or engine-controlled piece.Piece Highlight PreviewAdded a dedicated preview panel above the board for the currently selected piece.When no piece is selected, the panel displays a lime-green “UNSELECTED PIECE” indicator.The preview uses the same neon rendering style as the main board, including layered glow effects and breathing animations.White and Black pieces use their respective cyan and magenta visual treatments.The system displays the piece type, such as KNIGHT, ROOK, QUEEN, or PAWN.Added real-time board-coordinate tracking, displaying the piece's exact position such as a8, c5, or d4.The coordinate system uses the piece's actual board-array position rather than relying on the visual screen position.Added board-flip awareness, allowing the displayed coordinate to remain synchronized with the board when the perspective changes.Engine-controlled pieces can automatically appear in the preview during the engine's turn.The preview is generated directly from the current board state, keeping the displayed piece, type, and location synchronized with gameplay.The new system provides a clearer technical reference for the active piece while adding another layer of visual feedback to the CHESS.0 interface.
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