Kasparovchess
Real-time competitive chess platform for professional and competitive players
Overview
Kasparovchess was an online chess platform developed from scratch, aiming to deliver high-performance, real-time gameplay and a premium user experience for competitive and professional players.
The Problem
Building a world-class chess platform requires exceptional real-time performance, precise game logic, and anti-cheat measures.
The Solution
A greenfield web application with custom real-time PvP gameplay, puzzle systems, Chess960 support, and anti-cheat safeguards.
My Contribution
Designed and implemented the web application architecture from scratch. Built real-time PvP gameplay with strong focus on latency and synchronization. Developed custom puzzle play engine and PvE gameplay. Introduced Chess960 support. Led anti-cheat system development with grandmaster consultation. Delivered fully working PvP demo within first 30 days.
Impact & Results
High-performance real-time chess platform tested with world-class players including Garry Kasparov, Peter Svidler, and other elite professionals. Achieved near top-tier platform quality with a lean team.
Current State
The platform continues to exist, though active development slowed after the initial product cycle.