ChessMate: Where Chess Enthusiasts Unite! x Wix Studio Challenge

This is a submission for the Wix Studio Challenge: Community Edition.

ChessMate

ChessMate emerges as a response to Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi's vision for a unified chess platform, transforming how chess enthusiasts interact, learn, and grow together. Our platform bridges the gap between casual players and professionals, creating an ecosystem where chess thrives through community engagement.

1. Chess Content Hub

   • Integration of top chess YouTubers' streams
   • Interactive viewer engagement
   • Stream scheduling and notifications

2. Dynamic Community Space

   • User-generated content and discussions
   • Chess club formation and management
   • Tournament organization tools
   • Player networking opportunities

3. Interactive Dashboard

   • Personalized activity feed
   • Tournament tracking
   • Achievement showcase
   • Content recommendations

4. Comprehensive Blog System

   • Tournament coverage and analysis
   • Strategy guides and tutorials
   • Community success stories
   • Chess news and updates

5. Group Ecosystem

   • Study groups for different skill levels
   • Tournament preparation teams
   • Opening theory discussion circles
   • Local chess club spaces

Live Website link

https://tejasjaiswal25.wixstudio.io/chessmate/

Development Journey

ChessMate's development focused on creating a unified platform where content consumption, creation, and community interaction seamlessly blend together.

Key Development Focus:

1. Content Integration

   • YouTube livestream embedding
   • Blog post optimization
   • Community content management

2. Community Engagement

   • Group creation tools
   • Discussion forums
   • Content sharing systems

3. User Experience

   • Personalized dashboards
   • Content discovery
   • Social interaction features

Velo APIs

ChessMate utilizes four key Wix Velo APIs:

1. wix-members.v2

   • Content creator verification
   • Member profiles
   • Activity tracking
   • Engagement metrics
   • Content permissions

2. wix-groups.v2

   • Group creation and management
   • Discussion threading
   • Event organization
   • Content sharing
   • Member roles

3. wix-data.v2

   • Content management
   • Stream scheduling
   • Blog post organization
   • User activity tracking
   • Group data handling

4. wix-search

   • Content discovery
   • Stream search
   • Group finding
   • Blog post exploration
   • Member lookup

Wix Apps

ChessMate leverages several Wix Apps to create a complete community platform:

1. Members Area

   • Content creator profiles
   • Member dashboards
   • Activity tracking
   • Content management
   • Engagement metrics

2. Wix Groups

   • Study circles
   • Tournament teams
   • Local clubs
   • Discussion spaces
   • Event planning

3. Site Search

   • Stream discovery
   • Content exploration
   • Group finding
   • Member search
   • Blog navigation

4. Wix Blog

   • Tournament coverage
   • Strategy articles
   • Community stories
   • News updates
   • Member contributions

5. Wix Forms

   • Group creation
   • Event registration
   • Content submission
   • Feedback collection
   • Contact forms

As this represents a significant challenge facing India, I plan to pursue solutions through the following key future developments:

Future Developments

1. Stream Clipping Feature
2. Content Creator Analytics
3. Group Tournament System
4. Mobile App Development
5. Content Recommendation

ChessMate brings together content creators, players, and enthusiasts in a vibrant ecosystem where learning, entertainment, and community thrive together.

Thanks for this opportunity WIX AND DEV
cheers
happy coding!!