INTRODUCTION
This is a variation on Near Chess on a smaller board, and without Knights. This
variation was suggested by Josh Debonis.
RULES
Same as in standard FIDE Chess, except for the set-up and these rules which
have been removed or changed:
- Pawns only move one space forward and capture one space diagonally.
There is also no En Passant. This is because pawns start forward.
- There is no castling.
- Game is won by capturing the opponent's king, rather than checkmating
it. This eliminates stalemate.
- Pieces only promote to those pieces that have been captured, except a
pawn. In other words, the player is limited to only one queen, two rooks,
two knights, etc... A pawn is not permitted to move into the back row,
unless it is able to be promoted to some other pieces, besides another
pawn.
- The board is also smaller, and Knights are removed.
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