Chess Chain is a blockchain-based chess platform that combines the excitement of chess with the power of blockchain technology. Stake tokens, challenge opponents, and immortalize your moves as NFTs.

• Chess Chain Frontend - https://chess-chain.vercel.app
• Chess Chain Smart contracts - https://ftmscan.com/address/0x067268F66B8312c2382C9055fa2615baDd124354

• Create matches and stake tokens
• Invite opponents using match IDs
• Real-time gameplay with WebSocket communication
• Winner takes the staked amount and receives a unique NFT
• Store game details, match history, and NFTs on the Fantom blockchain

• frontend/: Contains the Next.js frontend application built with Tailwind CSS.
• backend/: Includes the Node.js backend server developed with Express.js and WebSocket integration.
• smart-contracts/: Contains the Solidity smart contracts deployed on the Fantom blockchain.

1. Navigate to the frontend/ directory.
2. Install dependencies: npm install.
3. Start the development server: npm run dev.

1. Navigate to the backend/ directory.
2. Install dependencies: npm install.
3. Start the backend server: npm start.

1. Navigate to the smart-contracts/ directory.
2. Configure your Fantom network settings in hardhat-config.js.

Contributions to Chess Chain are welcome! Feel free to open issues and submit pull requests for any enhancements or bug fixes.