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+# Contributing Guide ✨
+
+Welcome to **Awesome Social Chess**! We appreciate your interest in contributing. All contributions are welcome! 💖
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+- [Creating an Issue](#creating-an-issue)
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+- [Community Support](#community-support)
+
+---
+
+## Getting Started
+
+Before you begin:
+
+- **Familiarize Yourself**: Take a moment to read through the existing [issues](https://github.com/brisbanesocialchess/awesome-social-chess/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/brisbanesocialchess/awesome-social-chess/pulls) to understand current discussions.
+
+
+## Creating an Issue
+
+If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please create an issue:
+
+1. **Search Existing Issues**: Check if the issue already exists to avoid duplicates.
+2. **Open a New Issue**:
+   - Use a descriptive title.
+   - Clearly describe the problem or feature request.
+   - Provide steps to reproduce the issue, if applicable.
+   - Include screenshots or code snippets, if helpful.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+We welcome contributions in the form of bug fixes, new features, documentation improvements, and more.
+
+### 1. Fork the Repository 🔗
+
+Click the **"Fork"** button at the top right corner of the repository page to create a copy of the repository on your GitHub account.
+
+### 2. Clone Your Fork 📥
+
+Clone the forked repository to your local machine:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/social-chess.git
+   ```
+
+### 3. 🌿 Create a Branch:
+
+    ```bash
+    cd awesome-social-chess 
+    git checkout -b add-new-feature
+
+    ```
+### 4. ✏️ Make Changes: Make necessary improvements, such as fixing bugs, enhancing documentation, or adding new features.
+
+### 5. 📝 Commit Changes:
+   - Use descriptive commit messages that clearly state the purpose of your changes.
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Add feature: description of feature"
+
+   ```
+### 6. ⬆️ Push Changes:
+    ```bash
+    git push origin add-new-feature
+    ```
+
+### 7. 🔄 Create a Pull Request:
+   - Go to your forked repository on GitHub.
+   - Click **"Compare & pull request"**.
+   - Add a title and description (e.g., "Fixes #38").
+   - Click **"Create pull request"**.
+
+---
+## Community Support
+If you need help or have questions:
+
+Join Discussions: Participate in discussions.
+Contact Maintainers: Reach out to project maintainers if needed.