Chessboard Visually Off-Center — Right Padding is Twice as Large

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Description:
The chessboard is currently not centered on the screen. As shown in the attached image, the horizontal spacing is unbalanced: the area to the right of the board is approximately twice as wide as the space on the left. This creates a clear visual misalignment, making the board appear shifted to the left.

Why this matters:
In user interface design — especially for games like chess that require constant visual focus — keeping the primary element centered is crucial. The current imbalance:

  • Disrupts the user’s natural line of sight (focus zone)

  • Causes discomfort during longer sessions

  • Results in inefficient use of screen space on larger displays

Evidence:
As shown in the image, the red lines and annotations illustrate the exact difference between the left and right margins. The spacing on the right is clearly about 2× larger, which visually pulls the user's attention away from the game area.

Suggestion:
Rebalancing the layout so the board sits in the true horizontal center of the screen — or making it responsive to screen width — would create a much more comfortable and immersive playing experience, aligned with modern design standards seen in major chess platforms.

Avatar of The_Wolf_King67

Hmmm

Avatar of The_Wolf_King67

I thinks that is normal

Avatar of Tricky_Dicky

I think it's nothing to do with this group

Avatar of DayLight

ITs suppost to be like that I think

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Tricky_Dicky wrote:

I think it's nothing to do with this group

This is correct. This club is not for bug reports or feedback unless it's related to the Public API

@cgoulart01 you could post on the Feedback club or the Feedback and Suggestions category in the main forums.

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GoldfishCrackers-10x wrote:

ITs suppost to be like that I think

yes, it is just in focus mode then I think

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Tricky_Dicky wrote:

I think it's nothing to do with this group

Yes -- This group is intended to support independent developers who are working with the Chess.com API. It is not affiliated with, nor intended for, those involved in the development or support of the Chess.com user interface (UI). If you have questions or feedback related to the UI or the Chess.com website itself, please direct those to the official Chess.com support channels.