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title: Welcome to Chessboard Magic
description: Chessboard Magic—a platform with fun chess puzzles and games for all levels. Join me to explore this exciting blend of chess and technology!
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Three years ago, I got hooked on chess and started spending tons of time learning and watching games. A few months ago, I decided to combine my love for chess with my passion for technology and programming. I began creating various chess apps to help myself (and others) improve. While working on a deep, AI-driven game analyzer, I decided to switch gears and create some fun puzzles instead. So, I'm excited to share the initial release of Chessboard Magic with you, featuring several puzzles for you to enjoy.
[https://chessboardmagic.com](https://chessboardmagic.com)

## Games on Chessboard Magic

* **Guess the Elo**
    "Guess the Elo" challenges you to estimate the Elo rating of a player based on their gameplay. It’s a fun way to test your understanding of different skill levels and see how accurately you can judge a player's proficiency.
* **Play the Opening**
    "Play the Opening" allows you to practice various opening moves. It’s a great way to learn and memorize different opening strategies, helping you to build a solid foundation for your games.
* **Guess the Opening**
    In "Guess the Opening," you’re shown a series of moves from a game and must identify the name of the opening. This game is perfect for improving your knowledge of chess theory and history.
* **Guess the Eval**
    "Guess the Eval" presents you with different chess positions, asking you to guess the computer evaluation of the position. It’s a great tool for honing your ability to assess board positions accurately.
* **Chess Slider**
    "Chess Slider" is a 4x4 sliding puzzle game where you move tiles to reassemble a chess position. It’s a fun and challenging way to improve your problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.
* **Wordsearch (Coming Soon)**
    The classic wordsearch game, with a chess-themed twist, is on its way. You’ll search for chess terms and famous player names, providing a relaxing yet engaging activity.
* **Hangman (Coming Soon)**
    Our take on the traditional hangman game will feature chess terminology, allowing you to test your knowledge of chess vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

The best part is that it’s free, and you can play as many times as you want.

## The Technology

Chessboard Magic is built with a solid, modern tech stack. We use Chessboard.js and Chess.js for all the core chess functions, making sure the gameplay is smooth and accurate. The frontend runs on React, giving it a dynamic and user-friendly feel, so it's easy and fun to use.
I also tapped into various public and open-source databases for chess openings, evaluations, and anonymous games.

## Looking Forward

I’m excited to share Chessboard Magic with you all and would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. I hope you enjoy the games and find them both entertaining and educational. Feel free to reach out with any feedback or suggestions. Your input will help make Chessboard Magic better.