Game Reviews by Glenn Overby II

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Wildebeest Chess. Variant on an 10 by 11 board with extra jumping pieces. (11x10, Cells: 110) (Recognized!)[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Glenn Overby II wrote on Mon, Apr 8, 2002 02:54 AM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

I recently sent in a nomination to make this game--a well-established, widely-disseminated, thoroughly-played design--a 'recognized' variant. If you agree, send the editors an email. :)

Mono-dimensional Chess. Small, one dimensional variant with unorthodox pieces. (1x10, Cells: 10) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Glenn Overby II wrote on Tue, Jul 30, 2002 01:04 AM UTC:Poor ★

It's a draw by repetitive boredom, unless someone blunders. I programmed a Zillions file for it this afternoon, and the computer cannot win without help. But neither will it lose. Nice theory; I'd like to see a playable linear chess (yes, it's been attempted before). But we're not there yet.

Chaturanga. The first known variant of chess. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Glenn Overby II wrote on Wed, Aug 7, 2002 10:02 PM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

Well, I had to go view the complainant's cited page, to give him his due,
and it might appear that he, or at least someone, has a modest commercial
interest in this issue.

I might be more inclined to give his views some thought...especially since
I once held them...but for his utter lack of politeness.

The preponderance of the evidence in 2002 argues for the 2-handed game
being first, possibly by centuries, but the question is surely not
settled.

Mad Scientist Chess. Fetch me the Pawn, Igor! (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Glenn Overby II wrote on Sat, Jan 18, 2003 04:07 AM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

Comment withdrawn; I answered my own questions. Reading is wonderful; I should try it more often. :)

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