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My problem with this is that the colors make it hard to see the board. I get caught off by missing a long attack vector or a simple exchange.

But this is overall an amazing accomplishment. I've played several good games with it so far.

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I can't speak for OP, but I doubt this is intended to replace LiChess. It's a uniquely designed proof of concept and a great one. We can give it a creative licence.

Really the piece design is actively user hostile for any of us with less than perfect vision.

In particular the pawns and bishops are way too similar, especially black.

It’s a CGA palette

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