Antichess
About game
Antichess (also known as Losing Chess or Giveaway Chess) is a thrilling and unconventional variant of the classic game that turns traditional strategy upside down! Forget about defending your king or controlling the center in the usual way. Here, your ultimate goal is to force your opponent to capture all of your pieces.
This game demands a completely different mindset, challenging you to calculate moves that set traps for your own army. It's a fantastic brain teaser and a great way to look at the chessboard from a fresh perspective. Perfect for both casual players looking for fun and experienced chess masters wanting to test their analytical skills in a new environment. Can you lose faster than your opponent?
How to play
The rules of Antichess differ significantly from classic chess: The main goal is to lose all your pieces or be stalemated (have no legal moves available). Capturing is forced! If you can capture an opponent's piece, you absolutely must do so. If there are multiple capture options, you may choose any of them. The King has no special status. There is no "check" or "checkmate", and the king can be captured just like any other piece. Pawns can be promoted to a King upon reaching the opposite side of the board (in addition to the usual Queen, Rook, Bishop, or Knight). Castling is not allowed in this variant. The first player to lose all their pieces or have no legal moves left is the winnerGame info
Age rating
0+
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Authorization support
Yes
Localization
Russian, English
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