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.
Category: Variants
Crazy Screen Chess: Anything is possible in your area
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.
Screen Chess: Get ready to win before the game starts
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.
Knightmate Chess: My kingdom for a horse!
This variant, created by Bruce Zimov in 1972, introduces an interesting goal – to checkmate a knight instead of a king.
Anti Chess: Lose all pieces to win the game
Anti Chess has gained popularity over the years and is played in various tournaments and online platforms.
Legan Chess: Can you play on a tilted square?
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.
Dark Chess: Fight with the fog of war
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.
Extinction Chess: Win by capturing all pieces of one kind
The Extinction Chess is an exciting variant of chess that adds a new level of complexity and strategy to the classic game.
Los Alamos Chess: From the history of early game engines
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.
Ice Age Chess: Break your way through ice blocks
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.