I'm assuming you have to make a computer opponent, otherwise it should be pretty easy to make a chess game.
I would suggest doing Checkers/draughts instead. Chess is a very difficult game to make a compitent opponent for. It's very tough to make one that can seach possible moves to a decent...
You can get a copy of MSVS .NET 2005 beta 2 posted to you for free in the UK (without being an MSDN subscriber). It is time-limited, but will allow you to make a start, and see if you wanna splash out.
Sorry for this self-indulgence, but i have to say it;
I got my university results today: got a 2,1 (studying computer science).
That's all! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
One things that does irratate me is people who just support the popular teams - i.e. Man U etc.
(If they live in or near Manchester etc. that's ok though)
There once was a man they found boring,
after a while they would start snoring.
Dispite his attempt
they're filled with comtempt,
so they just decided; igonre him.
11 and counting (posted in this thread), i have others.
(I didn't do the mouse named keith one).
EDIT:
And for anyone who think my lymerics are dirty, here's a nice one:
This one's 'bout Steph; the cutie.
I'm trying to describe her beauty.
She has a great face,
and lots of...