Category: Variants

Cheshire Cat Chess is a fun and challenging variant of the classic game of chess. The disappearing squares add a new level of complexity to the game and require players to constantly adapt their strategy.

The Screen Chess is a fascinating and engaging variant of the classic game of chess. With its ability to customize the board layout, it is certain to appeal to players of all levels and experience. Whether you are a seasoned chess player looking for a new challenge or a beginner looking to learn the game, Screen Chess is definitely worth checking out.

The Screen Chess is one of the classic chess variants where both players must edit their start positions before the game begins. In live games over the board, it can be accomplished by placing a temporary barrier between the 4th and 5th rank, so each player can set up the pieces without seeing the opponent’s configuration.

This variant, created by Bruce Zimov in 1972, introduces an interesting goal – to checkmate a knight instead of a king.

Anti Chess has gained popularity over the years and is played in various tournaments and online platforms.

The Legan Chess, also known as Legan’s game, was created by L. Legan in 1913 and features several differences from standard chess, including variations in both the initial position of pieces and pawn movements.

Playing the Dark Chess over-the-board is a great fun not only for the players themselves, but for the audience as well, mostly because the game employs a tripartite board system, with each player possessing their own board while the third board is reserved for the umpire and any onlookers.

The Extinction Chess is an exciting variant of chess that adds a new level of complexity and strategy to the classic game.

This variant is played on a smaller board than traditional chess, with fewer pieces and some unique rules that make for an exciting and challenging game.

If the Ice Age surrounds an isolated piece (it is not adjacent to any other piece in any direction), this piece is frozen, removed from the board and another ice cube is placed in its position.