Clash of Kings

Inspiration

Chess has always fascinated me because it blends strategy, logic and creativity. I wanted to bring that experience to a modern, digital platform—simple to play, smooth to interact with and engaging for all ages.

What it does

Clash of Kings is a clean, interactive chess game where players can move pieces, plan strategies and enjoy a visually appealing board. It follows standard chess rules and provides an intuitive, distraction-free experience.

How I built it

I built Clash of Kings using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

The board is generated using a grid layout

Each piece has its own movement logic

JavaScript validates moves and updates game state

UI design focuses on clean colors, smooth animations and responsive layout

Challenges I ran into

Implementing accurate movement rules for different pieces

Handling special cases like checks, captures and invalid moves

Ensuring smooth gameplay without lag

Balancing clean design with game logic complexity

Accomplishments that I am proud of

Creating a working chess game from scratch

Designing a minimal, modern interface

Building smooth and accurate piece movement

Building an AI based app

Successfully combining logic, design and user experience

What I learned

Structuring a full game using front-end technologies

Writing cleaner, modular JavaScript

Debugging logical errors step-by-step

Improving UI/UX with simple but effective design choices

What's next for Clash of Kings

Adding multiplayer mode

Introducing difficulty levels with an AI opponent

Adding timers, sound effects and animations

Making the game mobile-friendly

Expanding into themes and custom boards

Built With

• codepen
• css
• html
• javascript