What if pawns, although military weak men, were rich merchants? Of course, they would have a lot of money with them, so they would be a delicious booty.
This is the thematic justification for the following modification of the original chess rule: if possible, it is mandatory to capture an enemy pawn.
This little rule alters the gameplay deeply. Each move is more important and has much more consequences. The game is more positional and players are more pushed to look ahead.
You can download the zillions file here: PawnTrap.
Rules
All rules of Orthodox Chess (FIDE Chess) apply, but with the following modifications:
1. if possible, it is mandatory to capture an enemy Pawn;
2. Bishops, rooks and queen can move just up to 3 squares;
3. stalemate is a loss for the stalemated opponent.
What if pawns, although military weak men, were rich merchants? Of course, they would have a lot of money with them, so they would be a delicious booty.
This is the thematic justification for the following modification of the original chess rule: if possible, it is mandatory to capture an enemy pawn.
This little rule alters the gameplay deeply. Each move is more important and has much more consequences. The game is more positional and players are more pushed to look ahead.
You can download the zillions file here: PawnTrap.
All rules of Orthodox Chess (FIDE Chess) apply, but with the following modifications:
1. if possible, it is mandatory to capture an enemy Pawn;
2. Bishops, rooks and queen can move just up to 3 squares;
3. stalemate is a loss for the stalemated opponent.
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EDIT: name and rules updated [06DIC2012]