Jam Chess: Integrated Local and Online Chess Environment

Jam Chess addresses a common limitation of shared-screen digital board games by allowing participants to play together in the same room using their own individual devices. Designed to function without internet connectivity, the application provides an integrated set of tools for tactical training, device-to-device multiplayer, and structured improvement, alongside a full online competitive platform.

📶 Local Peer-to-Peer WiFi Multiplayer

Players can compete on separate devices with real-time move synchronization across a direct local connection. Utilizing peer-to-peer networking technology, the application links devices without requiring a router, internet access, or mobile data usage.

Instant Connection: Matches are initiated via an on-screen QR code scan.

Spectator Hub: Additional users in the room can connect to the local match as spectators on their own screens to follow move history and observe positions with responsive synchronisation.

Device-to-Device Reliability: Designed to operate in environments without internet connectivity, including travel, remote locations, and offline settings.

🏆 Integrated Tournament Organizer

Organize and run structured chess events directly from a mobile device without requiring external software or internet-based pairing services.

Format Support: Swiss system and Round Robin tournaments are supported.

Automated Management: Supports up to 32 participants, generating pairings, tracking results, calculating standings, and producing live rankings locally.

Local Events: Suitable for school competitions, local chess clubs, and social gatherings operating on a shared local network.

🎯 Over 300,000 Tactical Puzzles

A large, pre-loaded database of chess puzzles is accessible locally on the device.

Categorized Training: Positions are organized by tactical motifs including mating attacks, endgame technique, defensive resources, pins, forks, and discovered attacks.

Progressive Difficulty: Content scales from foundational tactical patterns to complex multi-move calculations.

Local Storage: Because the database is stored locally, puzzles load without requiring an internet connection.

📚 Interactive Strategy Modules

Concepts are presented through guided, interactive move sequences led by a virtual coach avatar.

Active Application: Users apply ideas directly on the board to experience positional concepts through practice.

Core Topics: Modules cover centre control, development, open files, pawn structures, king safety, and practical endgame technique.

♟ Opening Repertoire Workshop

A toolkit for building, organizing, and practicing personal opening systems for both White and Black.

Custom Organization: Structure variations into folders, annotate lines, and import PGN files.

Active Drilling: Practice repertoire lines against the integrated engine.

Live Recognition: Opening names and ECO codes are displayed when recognized during play.

📊 On-Device Stockfish Engine Analysis

Post-game review is powered by the Stockfish engine running locally on the device hardware.

Move Classification: Positions are evaluated using a multi-level move classification model identifying inaccuracies, mistakes, and strong moves.

Performance Metrics: The system generates accuracy estimates and an evaluation graph to visualize positional changes across the game.

Local Processing: Analysis runs on the device without requiring cloud upload of game data.

🌐 Online Platform

When internet connectivity is available, the application provides online competitive play.

Rated Matches: Compete in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats with an online rating system that updates after each game.

Daily Challenges: Participate in a synchronized daily puzzle challenge and track completion streaks on the leaderboard.

Social Connectivity: Add friends, create private game rooms, use in-game reactions, and view recent activity.