System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: frosty-coach

1. Introduction

The frosty-coach project aims to develop a robust and user-friendly chess coaching platform inspired by the referenced website Kingdom of Chess. This platform will cater to chess enthusiasts in India (and globally) by providing features such as coach profiles, online lessons, scheduling, and payment integration. The system will be designed with scalability, accessibility, and a seamless user experience in mind.

This document outlines the system requirements for frosty-coach, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, visual themes, and a signature design concept to make the platform stand out.

2. System Overview

The frosty-coach platform will serve as a digital hub for chess coaching, connecting students with professional coaches. The system will include:

• A searchable directory of chess coaches with detailed profiles.
• Online booking and scheduling for lessons.
• Secure payment processing in INR (₹) and other currencies for international users.
• Interactive lesson delivery via video conferencing tools.
• A responsive design for both web and mobile platforms.

The system will be built using modern technologies to ensure performance, security, and scalability.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse and search for chess coaches based on skill level, location, and availability.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed profiles of coaches, including their ratings, experience, and reviews.
• As a User, I should be able to book a lesson with a coach by selecting a time slot from their availability calendar.
• As a User, I should be able to make secure payments for lessons in INR and other currencies.
• As a User, I should be able to attend lessons via an integrated video conferencing tool.
• As a Coach, I should be able to create and manage my profile, including uploading certifications and setting my availability.
• As a Coach, I should be able to view and manage my bookings.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts, coach profiles, and resolve disputes.
• As an Admin, I should be able to generate reports on platform usage, revenue, and user activity.

4. User Personas

1. User (Student)

   • Chess enthusiasts looking to improve their skills.
   • Can browse coaches, book lessons, and make payments.

2. Coach

   • Professional chess players offering coaching services.
   • Can create profiles, manage availability, and conduct lessons.

3. Admin

   • Platform administrators responsible for user management, dispute resolution, and system maintenance.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The frosty-coach platform will adopt a professional yet inviting color scheme to reflect the intellectual and strategic nature of chess.

• Primary Colors:
  • Deep Blue (#1A237E) – Represents intelligence and trust.
  • White (#FFFFFF) – For clean and minimalistic design.
• Secondary Colors:
  • Gold (#FFD700) – Symbolizes achievement and excellence.
  • Light Gray (#F5F5F5) – For subtle backgrounds and accents.

The theme will be modern, clean, and responsive, with a focus on usability and accessibility.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Chessboard Landing Page

The homepage will feature an interactive 3D chessboard as its centerpiece. The chessboard will:

• Animate subtly, with pieces moving to iconic chess positions every few seconds.
• Allow users to interact by clicking on pieces, which will reveal quick links to platform features (e.g., "Find a Coach," "Book a Lesson").
• Include a glowing "Play Now" button that opens a mini-game where users can play a few moves against an AI opponent before being prompted to sign up for coaching.

The background will feature a dynamic starry night sky, symbolizing the infinite possibilities of chess strategy. Subtle animations, such as shooting stars, will add a sense of wonder and engagement.

Micro-interactions will be used throughout the page, such as hover effects on buttons and smooth transitions between sections.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform should load within 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• Scalability: The system must support up to 100,000 concurrent users.
• Security: All user data and transactions must be encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
• Accessibility: The platform must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Localization: Support for multiple languages, starting with English and Hindi.

8. Tech Stack

• Frontend:

  • React for Web
  • React Native for Mobile App

• Backend:

  • Python
  • FastAPI

• Database:

  • MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

• AI Models:

  • GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
  • Google Nano Banana for image generation

• AI Tools:

  • Litellm for LLM Routing
  • Langchain

• Orchestration:

  • Docker (local)
  • Kubernetes (server-side)

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target users in India, with INR as the default currency.
• The system will integrate with popular payment gateways like Razorpay and PayPal.
• Video conferencing will be implemented using third-party APIs (e.g., Zoom or Jitsi).
• Coaches will be responsible for setting their own rates and availability.

10. Glossary

• User: A student or chess enthusiast using the platform to find and book lessons.
• Coach: A professional chess player offering coaching services.
• Admin: A platform administrator responsible for managing the system.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• LLM: Large Language Model.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the frosty-coach platform. Tanna, feel free to provide additional inputs or clarifications to refine the system further!