The game is almost like normal chess. However, it is played on a 7x8 board instead of 8x8. This leads to many more situations with "en passant" moves. See for instance the opening line: 1. d2-d4 c6-c4 2. d4xc5 ep Two series of test games of Zillions (in "high variability" mode) versus itself were played: - The first series with eight games was normal chess on the traditional 8x8 board. In all these games only one(!) "en passant" move happened.
- The second series also had eight games, but was played on the 7x8 board. In this series altogether nine(!) "en passant" moves were played.
The main object is to give especially chess beginners the chance to understand the "en passant" rule by more frequent practicing. |