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Chessgi

If you had a Java-capable browser, you could play Chessgi here.
Keys "s"=save "l"=load "b"=back once

Origins unknown, named by Ralph Betza. Captured units change side and can be dropped.

Promoted pieces revert to pawn status upon being captured.

You may drop pawns on the first rank or the eighth rank.

This differs from Crazyhouse because promoted pieces keep their status.

Chessgi

Chess Variants

These are simple illustrations rather than strong opponents.

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Written by Ed Friedlander

WWW Page Added: Sunday, December 30, 2001