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Secret King. A chess variant with 10 Knights, and a Secret King. (10x10, Cells: 100) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]I wonder if anyone can help with the interactive diagram for this game. Many thanks.
Mathematichess. A chess variant specially designed for mathematicians. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]That was a good review of the game. Thank you for your time. I have added the repetition rule. As for the territorial merging, it's hard enough to control a single territory and prevent it from invasion. On a bigger territory that will be even harder. You are right about the black King from e5 having the possibility to push the white bishop to c5 but that wouldn't win additional points for black. The "three of a kind" rule should also imply the same colour too. Also, the new territory created at e5 would give the white player even more points.
If the black King from e5 pushes the white Bishop from d5 to c5, it will take the Bishop's place at d5 and the new territory will move to e5. I have updated the diagram for this example but for some reason I can't upload it right now.
I hope the updated rules have covered everything.
I didn't notice the three black Bishops on c5. That was a good point, but still, the black player can't win the game.
I have to recalculate the points. Thanks.
I hope everyone is happy with this game now. The only problem is that I am unable, for some reason, to upload the diagram for the last example. I have tried many times.
Thanks for your suggestions.
1) I have changed "lower pieces" to non Royals.
2) I also allowed the Queen to move more than two squares per turn across/along a joined territory, if that is possible.
Please let me know if there is anything else.
Black Swan. Pieces are replaced by Black Swans with unpredictable outcomes. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]This page is ready. I couldn't find any proper pieces to represent the Black Swans.
I see everyone is quite busy right now, but when you get a chance please have a look at this page. Thanks.
Could someone have a look at this page when you get a chance? Thanks.
Unnecessarily Complicated Chess. Members-Only Why do things the easy way, when doing them the hard way is so much more fun? (19x23, Cells: 423) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Since this comment is for a page that has not been published yet, you must be signed in to read it.
Black Swan. Pieces are replaced by Black Swans with unpredictable outcomes. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Thank you for your comment. I have made the necessary modification as suggested. The promotion of Pawns should be very clear from the description.
I hope the updated rules have answered all your points. Please let me know if there is anything else to consider.
SPQR. The perfect battle formation of Roman infantry. (12x12, Cells: 144) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Ok guys. I just made that clarification.
Thank you for your suggestions. I hope the modified rules have answered all your points.
Black Swan. Pieces are replaced by Black Swans with unpredictable outcomes. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Thank you again for your suggestions.
I had to read everything from start to finish and only made some minor grammatical changes.
I believe that the rules are complete, or almost.
This chess variant, like Mathematichess falls in the category of mathematical chess variants, that are quite difficult to understand at first, but have great concepts behind them.
It is true, Mathematichess took almost 8 months until it was published because the rules seemed so out of this world.
Similarly, this chess variant called Black Swan might be difficult to understand at first, but I have all the patience in the world.
I believe it's a great and original game, which deserves its own place.
So, please feel free to ask for any clarifications about the rules of this game.
You were right, so I have replaced Black Swan pieces with White Swans in order to avoid confusion. I also made some modifications on the rules following your suggestions. Later on, I will have another look at the rules and make the necessary adjustments.
SPQR. The perfect battle formation of Roman infantry. (12x12, Cells: 144) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Thank you again. I hope everyone is happy now with the updated rules.
I have decided to get rid of some rules in order to keep the game simple.
Please let me know if there is anything else.
Unnecessarily Complicated Chess. Members-Only Why do things the easy way, when doing them the hard way is so much more fun? (19x23, Cells: 423) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]Since this comment is for a page that has not been published yet, you must be signed in to read it.
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Black Swan. Pieces are replaced by Black Swans with unpredictable outcomes. (8x8, Cells: 64) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]I have revised all the rules and they look fine to me. I don't know what else to add. Please let me know if there is anything else. I know, the rules of this game seem to be out of this world, but please give it a chance.
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As a person who likes solving difficult puzzles I believe that this game deserves to be taken seriously. Please do a game simulation on Musketeer Board Painter following the above rules and let me know what you think about it.