diff --git a/src/backend/Board.java b/src/backend/Board.java
index 2ab145a..a94eb47 100644
--- a/src/backend/Board.java
+++ b/src/backend/Board.java
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ public class Board {
     private int selectedY = -1;
 
     private int turnNumber = 0;   // tracks current turn
-    private int width;            // enables to define the dimensions of board
-    private int height;
+    public int width;            // enables to define the dimensions of board (public because used in console)
+    public int height;
     private Piece[][] board; 	  // 2D array chess board
     private ArrayList<int[]> highlightedPositions = new ArrayList<>(); // list of valid positions to highlight